Description

Hydraulic processes in the bottom plate during the saturation phase, which is assumed to take place before emplacement of the buffer.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BP03

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Bottom plate in deposition holes

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal period: The bottom plate is included in the THM modelling of the saturation of the buffer. Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Not relevant by definition.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.7.3, 8.2.1