Description
Water transport under saturated conditions is mainly driven by a water pressure gradient. In addition, the temperature gradient and salt content gradient may, after full pore pressure equilibrium is established, be an important factor for driving water flow due to the low natural pressure gradient.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
CA04
Main Category
Main category for FEP
Internal process
System Component
System component to which the FEP applies
Central area
Handling
Explanation of how the FEP is treated
Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal" period: Assumed to be part of the repository with high hydraulic conductivity.
Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Assumed to be part of the repository with high hydraulic conductivity.
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.5.3, 6.2.2