Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
475.1 m³/hr Required
72.7 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 475.1 m³/hr
Head: 72.7 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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6 WLN 18A
6/8 DME
6/8 DMP
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
250-200-480 4P
8/8 CME
6X8X11L DSJA
200-200-540 4P
6 WLN 21A
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Overall Score 86.0/100 80.3/100 80.3/100 80.2/100 78.5/100 78.3/100 75.6/100 73.8/100 73.8/100 73.5/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 65.0% 77.1% 77.1% 83.1% 80.5% 76.4% 80.0% 79.2% 76.5% 80.1%
Power Consumption (kW) 144.8 131.9 131.9 143.3 147.5 132.3 117.7 123.3 160.2 132.9
Head Accuracy 72.7m 78.5m 78.5m 92.0m 91.7m 78.1m 72.7m 75.5m 94.6m 82.3m
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: 65.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.1%, 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
6 WLN 18A
R3,171,142/year
144.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6/8 DME
R2,889,574/year
131.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6/8 DMP
R2,889,574/year
131.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R3,138,445/year
143.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,230,162/year
147.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R2,898,093/year
132.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,576,557/year
117.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6X8X11L DSJA
R2,699,920/year
123.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-540 4P
R3,507,416/year
160.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 21A
R2,910,401/year
132.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
6 WLN 18A
R81,711
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6/8 DME
R78,896
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6/8 DMP
R78,896
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R81,384
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R82,302
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R78,981
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R75,766
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6X8X11L DSJA
R76,999
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-540 4P
R85,074
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 21A
R79,104
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
6 WLN 18A
Baseline
Reference point
6/8 DME
+R281,568/year
Cost savings vs baseline
6/8 DMP
+R281,568/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
+R32,697/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R59,021/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-200-480 4P
+R273,049/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME
+R594,585/year
Cost savings vs baseline
6X8X11L DSJA
+R471,222/year
Cost savings vs baseline
200-200-540 4P
-R336,275/year
Additional cost vs baseline
6 WLN 21A
+R260,741/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE (83.1% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/8 CME (R2,576,557/year)
Annual Cost Range: R930,860 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R9,308,595 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

6 WLN 18A

86.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 65.0%
Power 144.8 kW
Head 72.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

6/8 DME

80.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.1%
Power 131.9 kW
Head 78.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

6/8 DMP

80.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.1%
Power 131.9 kW
Head 78.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

80.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.1%
Power 143.3 kW
Head 92.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

78.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.5%
Power 147.5 kW
Head 91.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

250-200-480 4P

78.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.4%
Power 132.3 kW
Head 78.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/8 CME

75.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 117.7 kW
Head 72.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

6X8X11L DSJA

73.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.2%
Power 123.3 kW
Head 75.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

200-200-540 4P

73.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.5%
Power 160.2 kW
Head 94.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

6 WLN 21A

73.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.1%
Power 132.9 kW
Head 82.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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