Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
293.0 m³/hr Required
181.2 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 293.0 m³/hr
Head: 181.2 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
PL 200 AS
PL 150 AN
PL 200 AN
8 WLN 29B
8X10X13 4S
PJ 100
8/10 GME
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
VBK 420/018-4S
8X10X13 2S
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Overall Score 52.4/100 51.0/100 47.3/100 44.7/100 36.5/100 35.8/100 30.0/100 29.6/100 23.4/100 19.8/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 69.2% 50.0% 70.0% 65.0% 71.5% 62.0% 58.9% 48.9% 48.4% 71.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 217.8 289.3 206.7 222.6 208.6 233.3 271.3 352.7 350.4 337.0
Head Accuracy 188.8m 181.2m 181.2m 181.2m 186.8m 181.2m 200.0m 215.9m 212.3m 301.7m
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: 69.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 50.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 70.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 65.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 62.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 58.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 48.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 48.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.5%, 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
PL 200 AS
R4,768,725/year
217.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PL 150 AN
R6,336,743/year
289.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PL 200 AN
R4,526,248/year
206.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R4,874,414/year
222.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 4S
R4,568,625/year
208.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 100
R5,110,277/year
233.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 GME
R5,941,251/year
271.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R7,725,072/year
352.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R7,673,322/year
350.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S
R7,379,336/year
337.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
PL 200 AS
R97,687
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PL 150 AN
R113,367
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PL 200 AN
R95,262
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R98,744
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 4S
R95,686
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 100
R101,103
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 GME
R109,413
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R127,251
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R126,733
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S
R123,793
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
PL 200 AS
Baseline
Reference point
PL 150 AN
-R1,568,018/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PL 200 AN
+R242,477/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 29B
-R105,689/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 4S
+R200,100/year
Cost savings vs baseline
PJ 100
-R341,552/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 GME
-R1,172,526/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
-R2,956,347/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R2,904,597/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S
-R2,610,611/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8X10X13 4S (71.5% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: PL 200 AN (R4,526,248/year)
Annual Cost Range: R3,198,824 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R31,988,235 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

PL 200 AS

52.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 69.2%
Power 217.8 kW
Head 188.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

PL 150 AN

51.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 50.0%
Power 289.3 kW
Head 181.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

PL 200 AN

47.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 70.0%
Power 206.7 kW
Head 181.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8 WLN 29B

44.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 65.0%
Power 222.6 kW
Head 181.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8X10X13 4S

36.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.5%
Power 208.6 kW
Head 186.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

PJ 100

35.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 62.0%
Power 233.3 kW
Head 181.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/10 GME

30.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 58.9%
Power 271.3 kW
Head 200.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS

29.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 48.9%
Power 352.7 kW
Head 215.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

VBK 420/018-4S

23.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 48.4%
Power 350.4 kW
Head 212.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8X10X13 2S

19.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.5%
Power 337.0 kW
Head 301.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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