Description

Transformation of montmorillonite in the tunnel backfill and effects of such transformations.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BfT15

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Backfill in tunnels

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister - Resaturation/ "thermal" period. Model calculations (thermal, saturated phase; unsaturated phase disregarded). Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Model calculations.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.3.4, 4.4.7; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.4