Numerical Method: 30/05/2011

Esteban Velilla – Jaime Valencia

Optimization

A cylindrical tank with a hemispherical top, as shown in Figure, is to be constructed that will hold
5.00 × 105L when filled. Determine the tank radius R and height H to minimize the tank cost if the
cylindrical portion costs $300/m2 of surface area and the hemispherical portion costs $400/m2.

1. Find the Fitness equation (equation to optimize)

2. Using The Newton Method to solve the problem
3. R=_________, H=______________, C= ____________________
4. Plot the answer
5. Create a Gui for this problem
6. Try to solve the problem using The Simplex Method

Remember:
1m3 = 1000L
Cylinder volume: Vc = πR2H
Hemisphere volume: Vh = (2/3)πR3
Cylinder surface area: Ac = 2πRH
Hemisphere surface area: Ah = 2πR2
 Numerical Method: 30/05/2011
Esteban Velilla – Jaime Valencia

Vtank = Vc + Vh
For Vtank = 5× 105L = 500m3:
500 = πR2H +(2/3)πR3
Solving for H:
H =(500/πR2) – (2R/3)
Express cost in dollars as a function of height and radius
C = 300Ac + 400Ah = 300(2πRH) + 400(2πR2)
 Numerical Method: 30/05/2011
Esteban Velilla – Jaime Valencia

Resolver el problema (encontrar R y H) utilizando los métodos de Newton, Bisección y Secante.

Considerando un error de 0.01% en la solución obtenida por los 3 métodos.