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 be an important factor for driving water flow due to the low natural pressure gradient.

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

TS04

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Top seal

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal" period: Assumed to be a part of the repository with high hydraulic conductivity. Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Assumed to be a 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) 2.6.3, 7.2.2