Description
Gamma radiation from the fuel that penetrates through the canister can decompose pore water by radiolysis, forming OH radicals, H2, O2 and several other components.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
Bu20
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 outside canister is too low to have any effect.
Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Neglected since dose rate outside canister is too low to have any effect.
Intact canister - Earthquakes. Neglected since dose rate outside canister is too low to have any effect.
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.2.4, 3.5.13; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3