1. A Framework for Human-Machine Interaction Simulation. - 1. 1 Introduction. - 1. 2 Types and Applications of HMI Simulation. - 1. 4 An Architecture for HMI Simulation. - 1. 5 A Data Architecture. - 1. 6 A Framework for HMI Simulation. - 1. 7 Summary Requirements and Specifications. - 2. Engineering Methods and Cognitive Task Analysis. - 2. 1 Introduction. - 2. 2 Engineering Methods for Detection Diagnosis and Action. - 2. 3 Engineering Methods for Planning and Decision Making. - 2. 4 Cognitive Task Analysis. - 2. 5 Qualitative-Physics Model for the Control of a Steam Generator. - 2. 6 Summary. - 3. Models and Simulations of Cognition. - 3. 1 Introduction. - 3. 2 Review of Models of Cognition. - 3. 3 Review of Simulations of Cognition. - 3. 4 Guidelines for Development of a Simulation. - 3. 5 An Example of Application. - 3. 6 Summary. - 4. Modelling Machine and Interaction. - 4. 1 Introduction. - 4. 2 Models and Simulations of Machines. - 4. 3 Interaction Model. - 4. 4 The Chemical and Volume Control System Case Study. - 4. 5 The Auxiliary Feed-Water System Case Study. - 4. 6 Critical Review of Case Studies CVCS and AFWS. - 4. 7 Summary. - Acronyms and Abbreviations. - References. - Author Index. Language: English