Description

Effects on bentonite buffer characteristics (swelling pressure and hydraulic conductivity) due to differences in ion mobility across the bentonite-rock interface.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

Bu15

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. Evaluation through comparison with empirical data. Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Evaluation through comparison with empirical data. Intact canister - Earthquakes. Not specifically treated.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.5.8; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3