Table 8 Optimization and validation of biodiesel yield
Experiment | Operating variable | Response yield (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Methanol:oil ratio (mol.) | Catalyst loading (%) | Reaction time (min) | ||
CCD(theoretical) | 3 | 0.55 | 45 | 96.14 |
Validation(actual) | 3 | 0.55 | 45 | 95.28 ± 0.15 |
Experiment | Operating variable | Response yield (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Methanol:oil ratio (mol.) | Catalyst loading (%) | Reaction time (min) | ||
CCD(theoretical) | 3 | 0.55 | 45 | 96.14 |
Validation(actual) | 3 | 0.55 | 45 | 95.28 ± 0.15 |