Evaluating code HOJE for selection/comparison of III rd Generation nuclear power plants

The evaluating programme HOJE was developed at the Nuclear Research Institute plc answering the needs of a fast and clear evaluation of III rd Generation nuclear power plants (NPP). The programme utilises methodology, which allows to optimise evaluation of a new energy source. Based on the probabilistic representation of the input metrics, which characterises basic properties of the system under evaluation, the programme computes the quantitative factors of the defined goal fulfilment, as compared with the reference design. Thus, the evaluation of a new nuclear plant design is based on the comparison with the reference plant - usually a plant in operation, where reference data are available. The evaluated design features/properties are compared with those of the reference plant, and basically should be superior. The programme is used for the optimised selection of the designs suitable for renewal of the Czech Republic power supply system, within the framework of the Czech power management analyses, in compliance with the State Energy Policy. The results of sample computation are presented as an example of the programme application. (author)