Description

Heat transport in the metal in the cast iron insert and copper canister by conduction and by radiation if there is vacuum in the gap between the cast iron and the copper.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

C02

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Cast iron insert and copper canister

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister. Included in integrated modelling of thermal evolution; thermal model. Failed canister. Neglected when releases occur after period of elevated temperatures.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Fuel and canister process report, TR-10-46, Section(s) 1.10, 3.2.1