Table 1.
Central composite design and responses for spray drying process
| Trials | Independent variables | Dependent variable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow rate (mL/min) | Inlet temperature (°C) | Powder yield (%) | |
| 1 | 22.50 | 180.00 | 44.89 |
| 2 | 10.13 | 128.79 | 48.12 |
| 3 | 22.50 | 150.00 | 27.84 |
| 4 | 5.00 | 150.00 | 53.31 |
| 5 | 22.50 | 120.00 | 8.18 |
| 6 | 22.50 | 150.00 | 36.58 |
| 7 | 10.13 | 171.21 | 50.86 |
| 8 | 22.50 | 150.00 | 28.74 |
| 9 | 34.87 | 171.21 | 1.00 |
| 10 | 40.00 | 150.00 | 0.50 |
| 11 | 22.50 | 150.00 | 28.34 |
| 12 | 22.50 | 150.00 | 29.46 |
| 13 | 34.87 | 128.79 | 0.20 |