Description
Even after the canister has been breached, its physical presence will restrict access of water to the glass and restrict the rate of radionuclide release. The size and shape of any holes/cracks will affect water ingress and the radionuclide release rate.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
SF/HLW canister
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
3.01
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
2.1.07, 3.2.07