Description
Piping in the bentonite, formation of a channel and a continuing water flow and erosion of soft bentonite gel.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
Bu07
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. Model study.
Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Not relevant, see also Bu18.
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, 3.3.4; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.3