Decision Research
Working research for active design decisions. Explores options, weighs tradeoffs, and builds toward the conclusions that land in The Claw Project (node 25).
Topics
Platform Type Comparison
FPSO vs spar vs semi-sub. Stability, cost, serviceability, availability. The foundational choice that everything else...
Processing Technology Selection
InEnTec PEM vs PyroGenesis PAWDS vs hybrid. Marine capability, molten glass bath problem, scaling from 5 TPD to 100+ ...
Revenue Model & Economics
Full operational economics — capital costs, running costs, and revenue from all output streams. Each revenue path (hy...
Scale & Dimensions
How big does this thing need to be? Processing capacity targets, deck area requirements, crew size, storage volumes. ...
Hydrogen Handling & Transfer
If we export hydrogen: compressed vs ammonia vs LOHC. Ship-to-ship transfer safety risks. Or skip export entirely and...
Collection System Design
How does plastic physically get onto the platform? Passive booms, active collection vessels, conveyor interface. What...
Mooring at 4,500m
World-record depth mooring. Taut-leg polyester, suction piles, thruster-assist. Who engineers this, what does it cost...
Red Flag Scan — Blockers & Dealbreakers
Lightweight scan of regulatory, legal, safety, logistics, and crew issues. Not deep research — just looking for anyth...