Journal of Fuels

Research Article

Statistical Optimization of Fermentation Process Parameters by Taguchi Orthogonal Array Design for Improved Bioethanol Production

Table 4

Response values and ratio of L25 Taguchi orthogonal array design.
Run/expt. no.Response in terms of ethanol titre (%, v v−1)* ratio
1 −16.32
2 −14.46
3 −16.92
4 −14.48
5 −14.76
6 −18.39
7 −14.55
8 −13.55
9 −14.72
10 −12.95
11 −14.38
12 −14.26
13 −13.59
14 −18.23
15 −13.27
16 −13.87
17 −13.95
18 −13.74
19 −18.09
20 −13.16
21 −13.27
22 −13.24
23 −11.99
24 −13.05
25 −17.94
The values correspond to the maximum ethanol at a particular time; values are mean ± SE ( ).