scholarly journals Viscosity and Sensory Acceptability of Almond Milkshake as Influenced by Sugar, Almond Paste and Corn Flour-A Response Surface Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2483-2493

The effect of variables such as sugar, almond paste, and cornflour on viscosity and a sensory score of almond milkshake samples were studied by response surface methodology. The central composite design was used to obtain optimum levels of variables. The values of viscosity and sensory scores obtained from different experiment runs were 170-1085cps and 6.2-7.7. The second-order polynomial model suggested by design expert software for viscosity and a sensory score of almond milkshake showed R2 (coefficient of determination) of 0.9871 and 0.9590, respectively. Whereas model F-values for viscosity and a sensory score of almond milkshake were 84.9 and 26.02, respectively. Optimum levels of sugar, almond paste, and cornflour suggested by models were 8%, 1% & 2%, respectively. Experimental values of responses obtained from the confirmatory test were almost similar to predicted values of responses suggested by models.

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Jing Xia ◽  
Shaopeng Liu ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Yungui Chen

It is widely acknowledged that the blended elemental (BE) powder metallurgy (PM) Ti6Al4V alloy attracted unusual due to its low cost and comprehensive mechanical properties. However, the high porosity and mediocre mechanical properties of traditional vacuum sintering limited its application. To achieve better mechanical performance, the central composite designs (CCDs) method was employed to analyze the influence of sintering parameters, such as sintering temperature (St), heating rate (Hr), and holding time (Ht). The results indicated that St makes the most significant contribution to compressive strength and sintering density, accounting for 95.5% and 86.54% respectively. In addition, Ht makes the most significant contribution to compression ratio, which accounted for 89.35%. Through the analysis of response surface methodology (RSM), the optimum sintering parameters (St, Ht, Hr) could be considered to be 1300 °C, 148 min and 5 °C/min. In addition, verification experiments were carried out under the optimum conditions, and the experimental results were in good agreement with the predicted values, since the deviation of the predicted and experimental values was less than 4.9%. Therefore, the results of this study could certify the reliability of CCDs method, which would contribute to the development of titanium alloys with low cost and high mechanical properties.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
M. Amimour ◽  
T. Idoui ◽  
A. Cheriguene

The Aim of this study was to develop an optimized method for manufacturing process of traditional Algerian Jben cheese, using response surface methodology (RSM). In order to develop the objective method of making this traditional cheese, several factors have been studied and a Plackett-Burman statistical design was applied. The effects of the four screened factors (enrichment with milk powder, 10 - 20 g/l; pH of milk, 5.75 - 6.75, enzymatic extract dose, 0.5 - 1.5 ml and coagulation temperature 40 - 60 °C) on the response were investigated, using a Box-Behnken statistical design. Multiple regression analysis was used so that experimental data fits to a second-order polynomial equation. This multiple analysis showed that the model explains about 90.73% of the variation. Based on statistical results, it can be noticed that enrichment with milk powder and pH of milk (Ë‚0.0001***) were highly significant factor influincing cheese yield. The optimal production parame-ters that maximized cheese product (20 g/l enrichment with milk powder, 5.75 pH of milk, 1.29 ml enzymatic extract dose and 60°C coagulation temperature) and the maximal predicted cheese yield (52.68 % ) were found out through response surface methodology. Under these conditions, a verification experiment was carried out and cheese yield was found to be 49.46 %. The overall percentage of agreement for the experimental results (more than 93 % validity) with the predicted values indicates the validation of the statistical model and the success of the optimization process.


2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Luxin Xie ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Shaoming Cheng ◽  
Jinbing Hu

Abstract. Leaf stripping and top breaking are the key procedures in whole-stalk sugarcane harvesting. In this study, a whole-stalk operating system after sugarcane base cutting was developed and tested to improve the leafy trash cleaning performance and adaptability of a whole-stalk harvester. A leaf shredding procedure was proposed before leaf stripping, and an anti-float top breaking device was developed for breaking cane tops. The rotational speeds of the leaf shredding (RL), leaf stripping (RS), and top breaking (RT) rollers were regarded as experimental factors, and the leafy trash content (including leaves, leaf sheaths, and tops in this study), top breaking rate, abrasion rate, and non-fracture rate of the middle or bottom parts were selected as indices. Central composite design combined with response surface methodology and comprehensive evaluation method were employed to conduct experiments and explore the interaction effects of factors on indices. The optimal operating parameters were nonlinearly optimized and determined to be RL of 512.9 rpm, RS of 418.8 rpm, and RT of 307.0 rpm. Under these conditions, the predicted values of leafy trash content, top breaking rate, abrasion rate, and non-fracture rate were 4.98%, 88.39%, 5.19%, and 96.21%, respectively. Verification experiments indicated that the observed values were in agreement with the predicted values. Results suggested that the leaf shredding device and anti-float top breaking device developed in this study were effective for improving the leafy trash cleaning performance and adaptability of the whole-stalk operating system, and there was a good potential for performance improvement of whole-stalk sugarcane harvesters. Keywords: Central composite design, Leaf shredding, Leaf stripping, Response surface methodology, Top breaking, Whole-stalk harvester.


Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1418
Author(s):  
Waleed Jadaa ◽  
Anand Prakash ◽  
Ajay K. Ray

Photocatalytic degradation of Direct Blue 15 (DB15), an azo dye, was studied using a swirl-flow monolithic reactor under UV irradiation. The degradation reactions were carried out to investigate effects of initial dye concentration, catalyst loading, and light intensity at an optimal pH. The experiments were designed and mathematically modelled by CCD-RSM (central composite design-response surface methodology) approach. It was found that the selected parameters significantly affect DB15 degradation. In terms of the linear term, catalyst loading and light intensity had a synergistic effect, while dye concentration registered the opposite effect. Strong interaction was observed between catalyst loading and both light intensity and initial dye concentration compared with the interaction of light intensity and initial dye concentration. Based on the experimental results, a quadratic model was developed to predict the percentage removal of DB15. The predicted values of the model were in good agreement with the experimental values (R2 = 0.987), indicating the model fits well for the parameter space for which experiments were performed. According to diagnostic plots, the model credibility was valid because its residuals were distributed normally and exhibited a random pattern based on their examination versus the predicted values. The results revealed that the initial dye concentration and catalyst concentration have a significant effect on the mineralization time.


Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arief Md Yusof ◽  
Siti Abd Gani ◽  
Uswatun Zaidan ◽  
Mohd Halmi ◽  
Badrul Zainudin

This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoids from Malaysian cocoa shell extracts, and optimization using response surface methodology. There are three variables involved in this study, namely: ethanol concentration (70–90 v/v %), temperature (45–65 °C), and ultrasound irradiation time (30–60 min). All of the data were collected and analyzed for variance (ANOVA). The coefficient of determination (R2) and the model was significant in interaction between all variables (98% and p < 0.0001, respectively). In addition, the lack of fit test for the model was not of significance, with p > 0.0684. The ethanol concentration, temperature, and ultrasound irradiation time that yielded the maximum value of the total flavonoid content (TFC; 7.47 mg RE/g dried weight (DW)) was 80%, 55 °C, and 45 min, respectively. The optimum value from the validation of the experimental TFC was 7.23 ± 0.15 mg of rutin, equivalent per gram of extract with ethanol concentration, temperature, and ultrasound irradiation time values of 74.20%, 49.99 °C, and 42.82 min, respectively. While the modelled equation fits the data, the T-test is not significant, suggesting that the experimental values agree with those predicted by the response surface methodology models.


2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 1637-1641
Author(s):  
Arrisa Sopajarn ◽  
Chayanoot Sangwichien

The purpose of this work is to develop a pretreatment process of lingo-cellulosic ethanol production from narrow leaves cattail (Typha angustifolia) by using alkali catalysis with the response surface methodology (RSM) as a central composite design (CCD). The first step, LiOH, NaOH, and KOH were used as catalytic alkali for preliminary test. Second, the suitable alkali from first step was selected to optimize of pretreatment condition of three independent variables (alkali concentration, temperature, and residence time) that varies at CCD five codes (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2). Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is the proper alkali because it could increase cellulose more than KOH and nearby LiOH while it is cheapest. RSM result shows the optimized pretreatment condition based on cellulose increased which obtained from this study that is NaOH 5 % w/v at 100 °C and residence time for 120 min. Beside, this condition was analyzed using an ANOVA with a second order polynomial equation after eliminated non-significant terms. At the optimized conditions, cellulose increased, hemicellulose decreased and weight recovery were achieved 77.81%, 80.59, and 41.65%, respectively. Moreover, the model was reasonable to predict the response of strength with less than 5% error.


Author(s):  
K. Boujounoui ◽  
A. Abidi ◽  
A. Baçaoui ◽  
K. El Amari ◽  
A. Yaacoubi

SYNOPSIS Response surface methodology (RSM), central composite design (CCD), and desirability functions were used for modelling and optimization of the operating factors in chlorite and talc (collectively termed 'mica') flotation. The influence of pulp pH, cyanide (NaCN) consumption, and particle size was studied with the aim of optimizing ssilicate flotation while minimizing recoveries of galena, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite. Flotation tests were carried out on a representative sample of a complex sulphide ore from Draa Sfar mine (Morocco). The model predictions for the flotation of each of the minerals concerned were found to be in good agreement with experimental values, with R2 values of 0.91, 0.98, 0.99, and 0.90 for mica, galena, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite recoveries, respectively. RSM combined with desirability functions and CCD was successfully applied for the modelling of mica flotation, considering simultaneously the four flotation responses to achieve the maximum recovery of mica and minimal loss of Pb, Cu, and Zn to the flotation concentrate. Keywords: chlorite, talc, flotation, response surface methodology, central composite design, optimization.


Separations ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Nenghui Li ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Dongxia Ding ◽  
Jianming Xie ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
...  

To determine the optimum parameters for extracting three carotenoids including zeaxanthin, lutein epoxide, and violaxanthin from pepper leaves by response surface methodology (RSM), a solvent of acetone and ethyl acetate (1:2) was used to extract carotenoids with four independent factors: ultrasound time (20–60 min); ratio of sample to solvent (1:12–1:4); saponification time (10–50 min); and concentration of saponification solution (KOH–methanol) (10–30%). A second-order polynomial model produced a satisfactory fitting of the experimental data with regard to zeaxanthin (R2 = 75.95%, p < 0.0197), lutein epoxide (R2 = 90.24%, p < 0.0001), and violaxanthin (R2 = 73.84%, p < 0.0809) content. The optimum joint extraction conditions of zeaxanthin, lutein epoxide, and violaxanthin were 40 min, 1:8, 32 min, and 20%, respectively. The optimal predicted contents for zeaxanthin (0.823022 µg/g DW), lutein epoxide (4.03684 µg/g dry; DW—dry weight), and violaxanthin (16.1972 µg/g DW) in extraction had little difference with the actual experimental values obtained under the optimum extraction conditions for each response: zeaxanthin (0.8118 µg/g DW), lutein epoxide (3.9497 µg/g DW), and violaxanthin (16.1590 µg/g DW), which provides a theoretical basis and method for cultivating new varieties at low temperatures and weak light resistance.


1998 ◽  
Vol 64 (10) ◽  
pp. 3759-3764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatïh Büyüksönmez ◽  
Thomas F. Hess ◽  
Ronald L. Crawford ◽  
Richard J. Watts

ABSTRACT The toxic effects of modified Fenton reactions onXanthobacter flavus FB71, measured as microbial survival rates, were determined as part of an investigation of simultaneous abiotic and biotic oxidations of xenobiotic chemicals. A central composite, rotatable experimental design was developed to study the survival rates of X. flavus under various concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and iron(II) and at different initial cell populations. A model based on the experimental results, relating microorganism survival to the variables of peroxide, iron, and cellular concentrations was formulated and fit the data reasonably well, with a coefficient of determination of 0.76. The results of this study indicate that the use of simultaneous abiotic and biotic processes for the treatment of xenobiotic compounds may be possible.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1113 ◽  
pp. 745-750
Author(s):  
Norzila Mohd ◽  
Wan Hasnidah Wan Osman ◽  
Mohd Shahrul Nizam Salleh ◽  
Sarifah Fauziah Syed Draman ◽  
Nurul Syahirah Abd Kahar ◽  
...  

Dye is a type of colorants that are widely used in many industries. Many dyes are toxic in nature with suspected carcinogenic and mutagenic effects that affect aquatic lives and also human beings. Adsorption process is considered as eco-friendly method to remove color from the aqueous solution compared to other established method. In this study, Casuarina Equitifolia leaves were used as an adsorbent. The Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed, using a central composite design (CCD) to optimize the three important variables, i.e., initial dye concentration, pH of the dye solution and adsorbent dosage in order to remove of methylene blue from aqueous solution. From the analysis of variance (ANOVA), the value (>0.8) of the coefficient of determination (R2) was obtained. The optimal condition was established at pH 6.91, 0.1 g adsorbent dosage and 10ppm initial methylene blue concentration. The removal efficiency was found to be 98.80%. From the findings, it shows that Casuarina Equitifolia leaves powder is suitable to be used as an adsorbent in removal of color from aqueous solution.


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