Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
1793.0 m³/hr Required
47.8 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 1793.0 m³/hr
Head: 47.8 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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18/16 BDM
12 WLN 14B
12 WLN 17A
400-300-435
12 LNH 21B
BDM 16/14
12/14 DM
12/14 DME
12X16X23H DSJH
16 WLN 23C
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Overall Score 77.3/100 75.2/100 74.3/100 70.0/100 65.4/100 64.4/100 63.5/100 63.5/100 61.8/100 61.3/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 56.1% 45.0% 86.8% 81.9% 89.7% 85.5% 85.9% 85.9% 84.7% 77.3%
Power Consumption (kW) 416.3 519.0 336.7 299.3 495.1 273.2 482.0 482.0 597.7 346.9
Head Accuracy 47.8m 47.8m 59.8m 50.2m 90.9m 47.8m 84.7m 84.7m 103.6m 54.9m
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: 56.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 45.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 89.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.3%, 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
18/16 BDM
R9,117,080/year
416.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 14B
R11,365,969/year
519.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17A
R7,374,518/year
336.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
400-300-435
R6,554,998/year
299.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 LNH 21B
R10,842,668/year
495.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
BDM 16/14
R5,982,094/year
273.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DM
R10,555,603/year
482.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DME
R10,555,603/year
482.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12X16X23H DSJH
R13,090,659/year
597.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
16 WLN 23C
R7,596,365/year
346.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
18/16 BDM
R141,171
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 14B
R163,660
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17A
R123,745
Initial + 10-year energy cost
400-300-435
R115,550
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 LNH 21B
R158,427
Initial + 10-year energy cost
BDM 16/14
R109,821
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DM
R155,556
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DME
R155,556
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12X16X23H DSJH
R180,907
Initial + 10-year energy cost
16 WLN 23C
R125,964
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
18/16 BDM
Baseline
Reference point
12 WLN 14B
-R2,248,889/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 WLN 17A
+R1,742,561/year
Cost savings vs baseline
400-300-435
+R2,562,081/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12 LNH 21B
-R1,725,589/year
Additional cost vs baseline
BDM 16/14
+R3,134,985/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12/14 DM
-R1,438,523/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DME
-R1,438,523/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12X16X23H DSJH
-R3,973,580/year
Additional cost vs baseline
16 WLN 23C
+R1,520,714/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 12 LNH 21B (89.7% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: BDM 16/14 (R5,982,094/year)
Annual Cost Range: R7,108,565 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R71,085,648 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

18/16 BDM

77.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 56.1%
Power 416.3 kW
Head 47.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

12 WLN 14B

75.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 45.0%
Power 519.0 kW
Head 47.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

12 WLN 17A

74.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.8%
Power 336.7 kW
Head 59.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

400-300-435

70.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.9%
Power 299.3 kW
Head 50.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

12 LNH 21B

65.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 89.7%
Power 495.1 kW
Head 90.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

BDM 16/14

64.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.5%
Power 273.2 kW
Head 47.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

12/14 DM

63.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.9%
Power 482.0 kW
Head 84.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

12/14 DME

63.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.9%
Power 482.0 kW
Head 84.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

12X16X23H DSJH

61.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.7%
Power 597.7 kW
Head 103.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

16 WLN 23C

61.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.3%
Power 346.9 kW
Head 54.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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