Description

Microbial processes in the tunnel backfill and effects on the geochemistry in the backfill.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BfT18

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. Excluded (the effect on oxygen consumption is not considered). Intact canister - Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period. Mass balance considerations.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.3.4, 4.4.10; SR-Site Main report, TR-11-01, Section(s) 7.4.4