Description
The time-dependent temperature of the glass is considered in assessing its dissolution rate and the heat generated by HLW is considered in terms of its wider effects on the engineered barrier system. In particular, heat output is considered in repository design in order to ensure that thermal criteria, especially for bentonite, are met.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Vitrified HLW
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
2.03
Waste Relevance
Classes of waste to which this FEP is relevant
HLW
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
2.1.02, 2.1.11