Description
Concerns freezing of the borehole seals which will occur during permafrost conditions.
SKB Number
SKB FEP Number
BhS02
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: A specific assessment of the evolution of the borehole seals during freezing conditions is done.
Intact canister, Long-term after saturation and "thermal" period: A specific assessment of the evolution of the borehole seals during freezing conditions is done.
References
Bibliographic references to obtain more information
SR-Site Buffer, backfill and closure process report, TR-10-47, Section(s) 2.8.3, 9.1.2