La transformación canónica de una ecuación de segundo grado como método de análisis de superficies de respuesta.

In this paper a methodology for the transformation of a second degree equation to its canonical expression is presented. A generalized chart for knowledge (EGA) used for this transformation, as well as the interpretation of the presented canonical equation are exposed. As an example, the utilization of this methodology in the optimization of basic leaching step of sodium alginate is showed, making emphasis in the mathematical model and response surface interpretation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]