Description

Concerns loss of bentonite as colloids from the borehole seals

SKB Number

SKB FEP Number

BhS18

Main Category

Main category for FEP

Internal process

System Component

System component to which the FEP applies

Borehole seals

Handling

Explanation of how the FEP is treated

Intact canister, Resaturation/ "thermal" period: Neglected if total cation charge is > 4 mM, otherwise discussed. Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: Neglected if total cation charge is > 4 mM, otherwise discussed.

References

Bibliographic references to obtain more information

SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.8.3, 9.4.10