Description
The process of fluid flow caused by spatial variations in fluid density due to chemical processes or salinity gradients. Density variations from chemical processes may arise within the EBS or between the EBS and the surrounding rock. Salinity gradients may exist within the rocks surrounding the EBS.
Category
Category of FEP
Supercontainer EBS
Sub-category
Sub-category of FEP
Hydraulic processes
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
40
FEP Effects
Description of FEP Effects
Density-driven flow may affect the transport and spread of radionuclides.
NEA TN2 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA TN2 List of Proposed IFEP Revisions [NEA/RWM/R(2013)8]
Not specifically mentioned in relation to the EBS.