Research Article
Optimization of Alkali Catalyzed Transesterification of Safflower Oil for Production of Biodiesel
Table 1
Independent parameter and levels used in CCD.
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Parameters | Levels | −1.68 (−α) | −1 | 0 | 1 | +1.68 (+α) |
| CH3OH in mL () | 16.6 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 33.4 | NaOH concentration () in grams | 0.464 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.136 | Rotational speed in RPM () | 332 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 768 |
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