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