Description
Pathways through the EBS or the EDZ through which water or gas can flow more easily than through the bulk matrix (e.g. fracture pathways).
Category
Category of FEP
Supercontainer EBS
Sub-category
Sub-category of FEP
Hydraulic processes
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
48
FEP Effects
Description of FEP Effects
Preferential pathways for flow and diffusion may exist or form within the EBS and may affect the performance of the supercontainer.
NEA TN2 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA TN2 List of Proposed IFEP Revisions [NEA/RWM/R(2013)8]
Not specifically mentioned, although 3.3.1 Transport pathways (GDF) and 3.2.7.7 Gas-induced dilation (GDF) are relevant.