Table 2. The independent variables and their levels for the experimental design with central point.


Variables

Levels

+1

0

-1

X1– Calcium Carbonate Concentration (g/L)

1.0

0.8

0.5

X2 – Aeration (vvm)

1.3

0.8

0.2

X3 – Agitation (rpm)

800

500

200


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