| Abstract: | Problems of reliability evaluation in man-machine systems in industrial process control are discussed. Opportunities for wider use of digital simulation for reliability prediction of man-machine systems in the design phase are analysed. A particular cognitive model is discussed for its imminent use in reliability studies of control room operations. Expected trends in the use of existing human reliability data bases are reviewed. Unification of control room patterns and procedures in various fields of modern industry is recognized as the main factor permitting the use of human error data stores from the nuclear industry and also for other applications. Relevant restricting conditions are next specified. Finally, the main requirements for a proposed reliability predictive, simulation-based software package for system designers are specified. |
