Description

Attenuation of gamma and neutron radiation from the canister in the buffer.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bu01

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Buffer

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. Neglected since dose rate is too low to be of importance for the buffer. Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Neglected since dose rate is too low to be of importance for the buffer. Intact canister - Earthquakes. Not relevant.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.1.1; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3