Multiple linear regression for the analysis of the parameters used in dyes decolourisation by ozonation techniques

The ozonation process of dye Acid Orange 7 (AO7), Acid Yellow 19 (AY19), and Acid Black 1 (AB1) have been performed. The experimental results predicted the magnitude of the influence of each variable by using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). This process produces predictive modeling of the variables studied. The variables studied in this ozonation process are independent variables consisting of ozone concentration (mg/L), concentration of dye (mg/L), pH and temperature (°C). The dependent variables studied were the percentage of dye decolorization. The feasibility of the prediction model used has also been tested using the t-test. Based on the prediction model, R 2 values for AO7, AY19, and AB1 dyes are 0.84. 0.87, and 0.93 respectively. The analysis of the influence of the independent variables on the percentage of dye decolorization predicted that the concentration of ozone, dyestuff concentration and pH, significantly influenced the ozonation process of AO7, AY19, and AB1. In the ozonation process the temperature variables have a significant effect on AY19 and AB1, but stronger influence on AO7 ozonation process. Based on the predictions of the influence of each variable, the process in the laboratory can be optimized more effectively and efficiently, so that the cost and time factor can be reduced.