Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
1647.0 m³/hr Required
46.6 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 1647.0 m³/hr
Head: 46.6 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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Parameter
BDM 16/14
12 WLN 17B
12 WLN 14B
14/16 BLE
400-300-435
18/16 BDM
12 WLN 17A
12/14 DM
12/14 DME
12 LNH 21B
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Overall Score 84.2/100 79.7/100 75.3/100 73.2/100 72.5/100 70.8/100 70.0/100 64.9/100 64.9/100 64.5/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 78.6% 85.8% 45.0% 80.0% 86.4% 56.1% 85.4% 87.7% 87.7% 89.4%
Power Consumption (kW) 266.1 248.8 464.8 261.4 279.0 372.8 328.1 465.0 465.0 472.4
Head Accuracy 46.6m 47.6m 46.6m 46.6m 53.7m 46.6m 62.5m 90.9m 90.9m 94.1m
Impeller Size (mm)
Operating Point Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range Within Range
Selection Reason Efficiency: 78.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 45.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 56.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 89.4%, Head error: 0.0%
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* Indicates extrapolated values beyond tested curve range

💰 Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Compare operating costs and long-term financial impact over 10-year lifespan

Annual Energy Cost
BDM 16/14
R5,827,305/year
266.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17B
R5,449,399/year
248.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 14B
R10,178,354/year
464.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
14/16 BLE
R5,725,317/year
261.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
400-300-435
R6,110,626/year
279.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18/16 BDM
R8,164,451/year
372.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17A
R7,184,689/year
328.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DM
R10,184,442/year
465.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DME
R10,184,442/year
465.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 LNH 21B
R10,345,472/year
472.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
BDM 16/14
R108,273
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17B
R104,494
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 14B
R151,784
Initial + 10-year energy cost
14/16 BLE
R107,253
Initial + 10-year energy cost
400-300-435
R111,106
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18/16 BDM
R131,645
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17A
R121,847
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DM
R151,844
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DME
R151,844
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 LNH 21B
R153,455
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
BDM 16/14
Baseline
Reference point
12 WLN 17B
+R377,906/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12 WLN 14B
-R4,351,048/year
Additional cost vs baseline
14/16 BLE
+R101,988/year
Cost savings vs baseline
400-300-435
-R283,320/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18/16 BDM
-R2,337,146/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 WLN 17A
-R1,357,384/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DM
-R4,357,136/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DME
-R4,357,136/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 LNH 21B
-R4,518,167/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 12 LNH 21B (89.4% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 12 WLN 17B (R5,449,399/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,896,074 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R48,960,735 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

Detailed cards view with performance metrics and direct actions for each pump option

BEST MATCH

BDM 16/14

84.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.6%
Power 266.1 kW
Head 46.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

12 WLN 17B

79.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.8%
Power 248.8 kW
Head 47.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

12 WLN 14B

75.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 45.0%
Power 464.8 kW
Head 46.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

14/16 BLE

73.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 261.4 kW
Head 46.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

400-300-435

72.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.4%
Power 279.0 kW
Head 53.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

18/16 BDM

70.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 56.1%
Power 372.8 kW
Head 46.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

12 WLN 17A

70.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.4%
Power 328.1 kW
Head 62.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

12/14 DM

64.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.7%
Power 465.0 kW
Head 90.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

12/14 DME

64.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.7%
Power 465.0 kW
Head 90.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

12 LNH 21B

64.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 89.4%
Power 472.4 kW
Head 94.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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