Table 2.
Experimental ranges of the independent variables used in the Central Composite Design (CCD) for the oil yield.
Factors | Codes | Levels | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
−1 | 0 | +1 | ||
Temperature (°C) | X1 | 35 | 57.5 | 80 |
Pressure (MPa) | X2 | 10 | 25 | 40 |
Flow rate (mL/min) | X3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Soaking time (hr.) | X4 | 1 | 2.5 | 4 |