Question: Formulate an optimization problem to optimize the total cost of biological wastewater treatment plant. A rectangular tank ( length x 1 m , width x

Formulate an optimization problem to optimize the total cost of biological wastewater treatment plant. A
rectangular tank (length x1 m, width x2 m, and height x3 m) has been made for biological treatment of
wastewater (batch process). The sides and bottom of the tank cost Rs.1200 and Rs.2500 per m2 area,
respectively. The operating cost for the tank is Rs.500 for each batch of water treatment. A maintenance
cost of Rs.100 for every 10 batch is required. Assuming that the tank will have no salvage value, find the
minimum cost for treatment of 1000 m3 of wastewater. Assume the salvage value of the tank is zero after
1000 m3 of wastewater treatment. (Dutta,2016, p.30)

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