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Table 13 Independent variables and their levels for D-optimal design of the fatty acids separation

From: Selectively increasing of polyunsaturated (18:2) and monounsaturated (18:1) fatty acids in Jatropha curcas seed oil by crystallization using D-optimal design

Independent variables

 

Variable levels

−1

0

+1

The urea-to-FAs ratio (w/w) (g/g)

X 1

1

3

5

Crystallization temperature (°C)

X 2

−10

0

10

Crystallization time (h)

X 3

8

16

24