Description
Microbial processes comprise the decomposition and the production of organic molecules with different electron donors, energy sources and electron acceptors. Organic carbon, including methane, and reduced inorganic molecules, including hydrogen, are possible electron donors and energy sources for microbial processes in the geosphere.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
Ge16
Main Category
Main category for FEP
Internal process
System Component
System component to which the FEP applies
Geosphere
Handling
Explanation of how the FEP is treated
Excavation/operation: Modelling of diffusive transport of methane and hydrogen, mass balance calculations of organic matter and assessment of potential for microbial processes.
Temperate: Modelling of diffusive transport of methane and hydrogen, mass balance calculations of organic matter and assessment of potential for microbial processes.
Periglacial: Modelling of diffusive transport of methane and hydrogen, mass balance calculations of organic matter and assessment of potential for microbial processes.
Glacial: Modelling of diffusive transport of methane and hydrogen, mass balance calculations of organic matter and assessment of potential for microbial processes.
Earthquakes: Not relevant.
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Geosphere process report, TR-10-48, Section(s) 1.6, 5.7; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.5