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