Description

Formation and stability of methane hydrate.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Ge20

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: Not relevant. Temperate: Not relevant. Periglacial: Neglected based on site understanding coupled with assessment of the potential for hydrate formation. Glacial: Neglected based on site understanding coupled with assessment of the potential for hydrate formation. Earthquakes: Not relevant.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Geosphere process report, TR-10-48, Section(s) 1.6, 5.11; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.5