Description

If water enters the canister cavity, the fuel may be dissolved/transformed, resulting in the release of uranium and other radionuclides contained in the fuel matrix.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

F12

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Fuel/cavity in canister

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister. Not relevant. Failed canister. Modelled as constant, pessimistic dissolution rate in COMP23.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Fuel and canister process report, TR-10-46, Section(s) 1.6, 2.5.5