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