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CARBON-CAPTURE5 MIN READ

Work a weighted capture decision

Build and interpret a weighted decision matrix for capture technology selection.

A refinery must choose between Package A, which has lower capex, and Package B, which has better turndown and lower steam demand. Weighted decision matrix: criteria -> weights -> evidence scores -> sensitivity check The common trap is picking the option with the most attractive headline number before agreeing what the site actually values. Criteria List five site-specific criteria: energy penalty, capture stability, outage duration, vendor maturity, and footprint. The criteria reflect the actual project constraints, not a generic vendor brochure. Weights Assign weights before scoring: energy 30%, stability 25%, outage 20%, maturity 15%, footprint 10%. Weighting first prevents the…

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