Description

The effects of radioactive decay, mainly alpha decay and build-up of helium in the fuel, on the physical and chemical behaviour of the fuel over long time periods.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

F07

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. Negligible for the fuel types and burn-up relevant for SR-Site.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Fuel and canister process report, TR-10-46, Section(s) 1.6, 2.4.2