Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
1656.0 m³/hr Required
39.9 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 1656.0 m³/hr
Head: 39.9 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
14/16 BLE
BDM 16/14
18/16 BDM
12 WLN 14B
14/16 ADM
12 WLN 17B
12/14 BLE
400-300-435
12 WLN 17A
30 HC 6P
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Overall Score 87.3/100 79.9/100 75.9/100 75.0/100 74.4/100 72.7/100 67.6/100 66.2/100 65.6/100 65.5/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.0% 82.9% 78.0% 70.0% 73.8% 86.0% 88.0% 86.1% 85.5% 75.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 225.1 224.8 251.2 257.2 251.7 248.9 204.7 280.3 328.7 240.1
Head Accuracy 39.9m 41.3m 43.4m 39.9m 41.1m 47.4m 39.9m 53.5m 62.3m 39.9m
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: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 70.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 88.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.0%, 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
14/16 BLE
R4,928,945/year
225.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
BDM 16/14
R4,923,405/year
224.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18/16 BDM
R5,500,820/year
251.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 14B
R5,633,074/year
257.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
14/16 ADM
R5,511,639/year
251.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17B
R5,451,874/year
248.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 BLE
R4,481,879/year
204.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
400-300-435
R6,138,745/year
280.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17A
R7,198,136/year
328.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
30 HC 6P
R5,257,533/year
240.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
14/16 BLE
R99,289
Initial + 10-year energy cost
BDM 16/14
R99,234
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18/16 BDM
R105,008
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 14B
R106,331
Initial + 10-year energy cost
14/16 ADM
R105,116
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17B
R104,519
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 BLE
R94,819
Initial + 10-year energy cost
400-300-435
R111,387
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17A
R121,981
Initial + 10-year energy cost
30 HC 6P
R102,575
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
14/16 BLE
Baseline
Reference point
BDM 16/14
+R5,541/year
Cost savings vs baseline
18/16 BDM
-R571,875/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 WLN 14B
-R704,129/year
Additional cost vs baseline
14/16 ADM
-R582,693/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 WLN 17B
-R522,928/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 BLE
+R447,067/year
Cost savings vs baseline
400-300-435
-R1,209,800/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 WLN 17A
-R2,269,190/year
Additional cost vs baseline
30 HC 6P
-R328,588/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 12/14 BLE (88.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 12/14 BLE (R4,481,879/year)
Annual Cost Range: R2,716,257 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R27,162,570 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

14/16 BLE

87.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 225.1 kW
Head 39.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

BDM 16/14

79.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.9%
Power 224.8 kW
Head 41.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

18/16 BDM

75.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.0%
Power 251.2 kW
Head 43.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

12 WLN 14B

75.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 70.0%
Power 257.2 kW
Head 39.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

14/16 ADM

74.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.8%
Power 251.7 kW
Head 41.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

12 WLN 17B

72.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.0%
Power 248.9 kW
Head 47.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

12/14 BLE

67.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 88.0%
Power 204.7 kW
Head 39.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

400-300-435

66.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.1%
Power 280.3 kW
Head 53.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

12 WLN 17A

65.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.5%
Power 328.7 kW
Head 62.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

30 HC 6P

65.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.0%
Power 240.1 kW
Head 39.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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