Table 4. Conditions for Biodiesel Production Optimization in the CCCS Using RSM.
| parameter | goal | minimum | maximum | importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil flow rate (mL/min) | in range | 8 | 16 | |
| alcohol to oil molar ratio | in range | 6 | 12 | |
| weight hourly space time (h) | in range | 0.015 | 0.075 | |
| FAME yield (%) | maximize | 62 | 84 | ***** |
| volumetric production rate of FAME (kgFAME/(m3reactor·h)) | maximize | 525.6 | 914.6 | ** |