Question: In a specific project, ground water level has to be reduced prior to construction and 3 specific well locations have been chosen. The steady state

In a specific project, ground water level has to be reduced prior to construction and 3 specific well locations have been chosen. The steady state water level (h) at the most critical point can be expressed as a function of pumpage rates (Qi) at these locations.
h=1.0+(0.7**Q1+1.4**Q2+1.0**Q3)
The cost of each well is composed of an initial cost and operating costs (function of discharge)
COST1=30+12**Q1
CoST2=45+10**Q2
COST3=38+11**Q3
Formulate a mathematical program that will determine the optimal (cost efficient) well discharges if maximum pumpage rate is limited to 3m3sec for each well and the desired steady state level is 8.0 m .
(Note : Make sure that no initial cost is applicable for a well with zero discharge).
In a specific project, ground water level has to

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