Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
1984.0 m³/hr Required
49.5 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 1984.0 m³/hr
Head: 49.5 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
18/16 BDM
12 WLN 17A
16 WLN 23C
12 WLN 14B
12 LNH 21A
12 LNH 21B
16 WLN 28C
36 HC 6P
12 WLN 17B
8/10 DESC
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Overall Score 80.8/100 78.7/100 72.6/100 71.2/100 68.9/100 64.2/100 63.5/100 62.9/100 60.9/100 59.6/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 56.1% 88.5% 80.7% 45.0% 87.5% 89.5% 86.3% 84.0% 70.0% 72.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 477.0 344.1 357.7 594.7 452.6 522.8 384.3 318.6 382.3 626.9
Head Accuracy 49.5m 56.3m 53.4m 49.5m 73.2m 86.5m 61.4m 49.5m 49.5m 84.0m
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: 88.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 45.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 89.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 70.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.5%, 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
R10,447,066/year
477.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17A
R7,535,330/year
344.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
16 WLN 23C
R7,833,236/year
357.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 14B
R13,024,018/year
594.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 LNH 21A
R9,912,728/year
452.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 LNH 21B
R11,449,889/year
522.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
16 WLN 28C
R8,416,958/year
384.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
36 HC 6P
R6,977,143/year
318.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12 WLN 17B
R8,372,589/year
382.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DESC
R13,730,139/year
626.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
18/16 BDM
R154,471
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17A
R125,353
Initial + 10-year energy cost
16 WLN 23C
R128,332
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 14B
R180,240
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 LNH 21A
R149,127
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 LNH 21B
R164,499
Initial + 10-year energy cost
16 WLN 28C
R134,170
Initial + 10-year energy cost
36 HC 6P
R119,771
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12 WLN 17B
R133,726
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DESC
R187,301
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
18/16 BDM
Baseline
Reference point
12 WLN 17A
+R2,911,736/year
Cost savings vs baseline
16 WLN 23C
+R2,613,831/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12 WLN 14B
-R2,576,951/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12 LNH 21A
+R534,338/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12 LNH 21B
-R1,002,823/year
Additional cost vs baseline
16 WLN 28C
+R2,030,108/year
Cost savings vs baseline
36 HC 6P
+R3,469,924/year
Cost savings vs baseline
12 WLN 17B
+R2,074,478/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 DESC
-R3,283,073/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 12 LNH 21B (89.5% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 36 HC 6P (R6,977,143/year)
Annual Cost Range: R6,752,996 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R67,529,964 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

18/16 BDM

80.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 56.1%
Power 477.0 kW
Head 49.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

12 WLN 17A

78.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 88.5%
Power 344.1 kW
Head 56.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

16 WLN 23C

72.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.7%
Power 357.7 kW
Head 53.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

12 WLN 14B

71.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 45.0%
Power 594.7 kW
Head 49.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

12 LNH 21A

68.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.5%
Power 452.6 kW
Head 73.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

12 LNH 21B

64.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 89.5%
Power 522.8 kW
Head 86.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

16 WLN 28C

63.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.3%
Power 384.3 kW
Head 61.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

36 HC 6P

62.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.0%
Power 318.6 kW
Head 49.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

12 WLN 17B

60.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 70.0%
Power 382.3 kW
Head 49.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8/10 DESC

59.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.5%
Power 626.9 kW
Head 84.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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