Table 1 Independent variables, and their coded and actual values used for analysis

Symbol1) Independent variable Coded level
-1 0 1
X1 Inlet temperature (℃) 90 105 120
X2 Air flow rate (mL/min) 30 45 60
X3 Feed flow rate (mL/min) 7 12 17
X1, Inlet temperature (℃); X2, Air flow rate (mL/min); X3, Feed flow rate (mL/min).