Formulation and optimization of biological removal of flue gas pretreatment wastewater and sulfur recycling process by Box–Behnken design

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
pp. 2706-2711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Wang ◽  
Yuan Cao ◽  
Qin Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Flue Gas ◽  
Elemental Sulfur ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Biological Removal ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Contour Plots ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation ◽  
Sulfur Yield

The aim of this study was to investigate optimum conditions for biological removal of flue gas pretreatment wastewater and achieve maximum elemental sulfur yield. A three-factor, three-level Box–Behnken design was used to derive a second-order polynomial equation and construct contour plots to predict responses. The independent variables selected were hydraulic retention time (X1), inlet sulfate concentration (X2), and air flow (X3). Fifteen batches were done in a biological united system and evaluated for elemental sulfur yield (Y1). The transformed values of the independent variables and Y1 were subjected to a full-model second-order polynomial equation. The equation was modified based on Fisher's F- and probability P-values. The computer optimization process and contour plots predicted the values of independent variables X1, X2 and X3 (16 h, 1,348 mg L−1 and 165 L h−1 respectively), for maximized response of Y1. The experimental results at predicted conditions demonstrate that the modified model equation has good applicability to the practical system.

scholarly journals Box-Behnken experimental design in the development of pectin-compritol ATO 888 compression coated colon targeted drug delivery of mesalamine

2010 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirav Patel ◽  
Jayvadan Patel ◽  
Shreeraj Shah
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Targeted Drug Delivery ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Full Model ◽  
Cecal Content ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Contour Plots ◽  
Targeted Drug ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation

Box-Behnken experimental design in the development of pectin-compritol ATO 888 compression coated colon targeted drug delivery of mesalamineThe aim of this study was to investigate the combined influence of 3 independent variables in the compression coated tablet of mesalamine for ulcerative colitis. A 3-factor, 3-level Box-Behnken design was used to derive a second order polynomial equation and construct contour plots to predict responses. The independent variables selected were: percentage of polymers (pectin and compritol ATO 888) in compression coating (X1), coating mass (X2) and coating force (X3). Fifteen batches were prepared and evaluated for percent of drug released in 5 h (Y5), time required for 50 % mesalamine to dissolve (t50) with rat cecal (RC) content and without rat cecal content (t50), percent of drug released in 24 h in the presence of rat cecal content (Y24with RC). Transformed values of independent and dependent variables were subjected to multiple regressions to establish a full-model second-order polynomial equation.Fwas calculated to confirm the omission of insignificant terms from the full-model equation. The computer optimization process and contour plots predicted the levels of independent variablesX1,X2, andX3(0, 0.2 and -0.15, respectively) for colon targeting and total percent of drug released up to 24 h.

A Novel Application of Refinery Merox Unit Wastewater for Bovine Hide Unhairing

2020 ◽  
Vol 115 (8) ◽  
pp. 301-308
Author(s):  
Asgarifard Pourya ◽  
Tafreshi Navid ◽  
Sharifi Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Optimum Condition ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Process Time ◽  
P Value ◽  
Environment Pollution ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Tanning Process ◽  
Bovine Hide

Unhairing is one of the major steps of the leather tanning process which removes the hairs, epidermis and to some degree inter-fibrillary proteins. This process needs high amounts of chemicals that cause environmental difficulties. On the other hand, these chemicals are available in the wastewater of the Merox unit of Kermanshah Refinery. For reducing chemical consumption and decreasing environment pollution, we used the aforementioned wastewater for bovine unhairing. A unhairing liquor was prepared in order to unhair skins and different parameters such as the concentration of CaCO3 and Na2S, process time, and temperature were considered to evaluate their impact on the unhairing process and to obtain optimum condition. Response surface methodology based on Box-Behnken design was applied to model the unhairing efficiency in terms of four independent variables. A second-order polynomial equation was suggested to predict the response with high certainty. ANOVA revealed the validity and importance of that model by P-value of < 0.0001, large F-values, and, R2 of 98.8. The maximum unhairing efficiency of about 98.5 % was obtained under the optimum condition of 1.7 wt% Na2S, 5.8 wt% CaCO3, 114 min process time and 29.5 ºC.

scholarly journals Preparation of a monolithic sorbent using a response surface methodology

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Li ◽  
Yu Ri Lee ◽  
Kyung Ho Row
Keyword(s):  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Predicted Model ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation ◽  
Monolithic Sorbent ◽  
Good Agreement

A 17-run Box-Behnken Design (BBD) was introduced to optimize the synthesis conditions of a monolithic sorbent. The effects of the amount of monomer (mL), crosslinker (mL) and porogen (mL) were investigated. The experimental data was fitted to a second - order polynomial equation by multiple regression analysis, which was examined using statistical methods. The adjusted coefficient of determination (R2Adj) in this model was 0.9867. The probability value (p<0.0001) revealed the high significance of the regression model. A mean amount of 5057.4 mg polymer was produced under the following optimized synthesis conditions: 0.51 mL monomer, 2.94 mL crosslinker and 2.84 mL porogen. The actual experimental result was in good agreement with the predicted model value.

Optimized Extraction of Ganglioside from Sika Deer Antler

2013 ◽  
Vol 850-851 ◽  
pp. 1133-1136
Author(s):  
Ni Na Bao ◽  
Yong Guang Yin ◽  
Quan Kai Wang
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface ◽  
Sika Deer ◽  
Soluble Fraction ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Deer Antler ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Contour Plots

In this study the extraction of ganglioside from the lipid soluble fraction of sika deer antler was investigated using response surface methodology (RSM). A three-level Box-Behnken design which was based on the results of a single-factor test was employed to optimize the parameters for extraction of ganglioside. The experimental results were fitted with a second-order polynomial equation by a multiple regression analysis. By solving the regression equation and also by analyzing the response surface contour plots, the optimal ganglioside extraction conditions were determined: ratio of liquid to raw material 11, temperature 40°C and time 7min, and the maximum yield of ganglioside extraction was 1.25%.

EVALUATION OF A NATURAL RUBBER SLEEVE STOPPER AS A CONTROLLED-RELEASE SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN STUDIES OF SEX-PHEROMONE-MEDIATED MATING DISRUPTION OF THE SPOTTED TENTIFORM LEAFMINER

1999 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.M. Trimble ◽  
C.A. Tyndall ◽  
B.D. McGarvey
Keyword(s):  
Sex Pheromone ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Mating Disruption ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Rubber Sleeve ◽  
Rate Of Evaporation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Linear Decline ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation

AbstractNatural rubber sleeve stoppers were impregnated with 10 mg of (E)-10-dodecen-1-yl-acetate, the major component of spotted tentiform leafminer, Phyllonorycter blancardella (F.), pheromone. In the laboratory, there was a linear decline in the amount of pheromone remaining on stoppers during 8 weeks of exposure to 10, 15, 20, and 25 °C. At 30 and 35 °C, the relationship was curvilinear and could be described using a second-order polynomial equation. The estimated rate of evaporation ranged from 0.03 mg/day at 10 °C to 0.08 mg/day at 25 °C; the rate of evaporation at 30 and 35 °C varied with the time since first exposure. There was a linear decline in the amount of pheromone remaining on stoppers during 8 weeks of exposure to fluctuating temperature regimes with average temperatures of 10 °C (i.e., 5–15 °C) and 20 °C (i.e., 15–25 °C). At a fluctuating regime with an average temperature of 30 °C (i.e., 25–35 °C), the relationship was curvilinear and could be described using a second-order polynomial equation. The estimated rate of evaporation was 0.02 and 0.09 mg/day at 5–15 and 15–25 °C, respectively; the estimated daily rate of evaporation at 25–35 °C varied with the time since first exposure. In an orchard, the estimated average rate of evaporation of pheromone from stoppers ranged from 0.05 to 0.31 mg/day and did not vary significantly with temperature. During the first 4 weeks of exposure in an orchard, the observed rate of evaporation was up to 4.4-fold greater than the rate predicted using the relationship between evaporation rate and constant temperatures observed in the laboratory. The potential for using natural rubber sleeve stoppers as controlled-release substrates in studies of sex-pheromone-mediated mating disruption of P. blancardella is discussed.

scholarly journals Digestibility, fermentation and microbiological characteristics of Calotropis procera silage with different quantities of grape pomace

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 698-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clérison dos Santos Belém ◽  
Anderson Miranda de Souza ◽  
Patrícia Rodrigues de Lima ◽  
Francisco Allan Leandro de Carvalho ◽  
Mário Adriano Ávila Queiroz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Grape Pomace ◽  
Calotropis Procera ◽  
Soluble Carbohydrate ◽  
In Vitro Digestibility ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation

ABSTRACT Preserving forage plants adapted to a semi-arid climate as silage may minimize the animal feed deficit during drought. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different quantities of grape pomace added to Calotropis procera silage on its fermentation, in vitro digestibility, total digestible nutrients and microbiology. A completely randomized experimental design was used with four treatments (0, 10, 20 and 40% fresh matter) and four replicates. The silos were opened after 90 days of ensilage, and the soluble carbohydrate, ethanol, organic acid and ammoniacal nitrogen concentrations; pH; fermentation loss; dry matter (DM) recovery; DM density, and microbial populations were determined. The pH (3.96-3.87) was adequate for ensiling in all silage samples. The soluble carbohydrate concentration decreased (p<0.05), and the ethanol concentration increased with increasing quantities of grape pomace. The lactic acid concentration decreased (p<0.05) from 5.3 to 1.94% DM, and the acetic, propionic and butyric acid concentrations increased with increasing quantities of grape pomace. The lactic acid bacteria decreased linearly (p <0.05), varying from 6.43 to 5.82 log CFU/g silage. The mold and yeast population variations fit best using a third-order polynomial equation (p <0.05). Enterobacteria and Clostridium spp were not observed. Adding grape pomace to the silage increased the effluent and gas loss; the latter varied from 5.35 to 14.4%. The total digestible nutrient (TDN) variation fit best using a second-order polynomial equation, and the maximum value was estimated at 82.95% DM with 3.5% grape pomace using the regression equation. The percent digestibility decreased linearly (p<0.05) with increasing quantities of grape pomace. We show that Calotropis procera has potential as silage even without adding grape pomace.

Effects of Crystallization Degree on Rate during Isothermal Crystallization from PET Melt

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 1520-1523
Author(s):  
Hong Ya Zhang ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Hua Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Heat Flow Rate ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Coefficient Vector ◽  
Crystallization Degree ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation

In this study, one new function is defined as change of relative crystallization degree in unit time and named relative crystallization rate (1/min.). The curve of heat flow rate to time is transmitted to that of to . The produced curve was fitted using one high-order polynomial equation with a variable of and the coefficient vector （Ai ,in this paper，the values of i were from 0 to 9）was produced. It was found that, even during the accelerated stage of crystallization from PET melt，both aspects to promote and delay the relative crystallization rate existed， furthermore， both aspects of promotion and delay declined with the crystallization process and appeared “internal exhaustion”.

scholarly journals Application of Box-Behnken Design in Optimization of Glucose Production from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Cellulose

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satriani Aga Pasma ◽  
Rusli Daik ◽  
Mohamad Yusof Maskat ◽  
Osman Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Glucose Production ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Validation Experiments

Oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber (OPEFB) is a lignocellulosic waste from palm oil mills. It contains mainly cellulose from which glucose can be derived to serve as raw materials for valuable chemicals such as succinic acid. A three-level Box-Behnken design combined with the canonical and ridge analysis was employed to optimize the process parameters for glucose production from OPEFB cellulose using enzymatic hydrolysis. Organosolv pretreatment was used to extract cellulose from OPEFB using ethanol and water as the solvents. The extracted cellulose was characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. Hydrolysis parameters including amount of enzyme, amount of cellulose, and reaction time were investigated. The experimental results were fitted with a second-order polynomial equation by a multiple regression analysis and found that more than 97% of the variations could be predicted by the models. Using the ridge analysis, the optimal conditions reaction time found for the production of glucose was 76 hours and 30 min, whereas the optimum amount of enzyme and cellulose was 0.5 mL and 0.9 g, respectively. Under these optimal conditions, the corresponding response value predicted for glucose concentration was 169.34 g/L, which was confirmed by validation experiments.

Soil-line vegetation indices for corn nitrogen content prediction

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Bagheri ◽  
H. Ahmadi ◽  
S. Alavipanah ◽  
M. Omid
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Content ◽  
Vegetation Indices ◽  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Soil Line ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Canopy Nitrogen ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation ◽  
Corn Canopy

Soil-line vegetation indices for corn nitrogen content prediction The soil-line vegetation indices for prediction of corn canopy nitrogen content were investigated. Results indicated that the vegetation indices applied were correlated with corn canopy nitrogen content and the wavelengths between 630-860 nm are suitable for nitrogen diagnosis. The second-order polynomial equation was the best model for nitrogen content prediction among different regression types. Analyses based on both predicted and measured data were carried out to compare the performance of existing vegetation indices.

scholarly journals Stationary values of the transmission ratio of the planar fourbar

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wittenburg
Keyword(s):  
Polynomial Equation ◽  
Sixth Order ◽  
New Method ◽  
Transmission Ratio ◽  
Output Link ◽  
Order Polynomial ◽  
Angular Velocities ◽  
Order Polynomial Equation

The transmission ratio of the planar fourbar, i.e. the ratio of the angular velocities of input link and output link, is a function of the input angle. Freudenstein [1] showed how to calculate stationary values of the transmission ratio. In the present paper a new method is described. Like Freudenstein’s method it results in a sixth-order polynomial equation.

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