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