Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
488.9 m³/hr Required
48.3 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 488.9 m³/hr
Head: 48.3 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
150-400 2F
250-200-480 4P
8/10 BLE
8/8 CME
200-200-430 4P
6 WLN 18A
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
200-200-540 4P
250-250-540 6P
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Overall Score 85.7/100 81.7/100 78.4/100 74.8/100 73.6/100 73.5/100 70.1/100 68.8/100 67.7/100 66.4/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 81.4% 79.7% 80.7% 80.4% 81.2% 84.2% 83.5% 81.0% 77.3% 80.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 86.4 82.5 81.3 107.3 90.1 100.9 144.9 149.1 117.6 80.4
Head Accuracy 52.8m 49.3m 49.2m 64.8m 54.9m 63.7m 90.8m 90.7m 68.3m 48.3m
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: 81.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, 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
150-400 2F
R1,892,291/year
86.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R1,805,677/year
82.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 BLE
R1,780,361/year
81.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,349,498/year
107.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-430 4P
R1,972,314/year
90.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 18A
R2,208,812/year
100.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R3,172,938/year
144.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,266,341/year
149.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-540 4P
R2,575,506/year
117.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 6P
R1,761,526/year
80.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
150-400 2F
R68,923
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R68,057
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 BLE
R67,804
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R73,495
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-430 4P
R69,723
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 18A
R72,088
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R81,729
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R82,663
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-540 4P
R75,755
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 6P
R67,615
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
150-400 2F
Baseline
Reference point
250-200-480 4P
+R86,615/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 BLE
+R111,931/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME
-R457,206/year
Additional cost vs baseline
200-200-430 4P
-R80,023/year
Additional cost vs baseline
6 WLN 18A
-R316,521/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
-R1,280,646/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R1,374,050/year
Additional cost vs baseline
200-200-540 4P
-R683,214/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 6P
+R130,765/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 6 WLN 18A (84.2% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 250-250-540 6P (R1,761,526/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,504,815 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R15,048,147 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

150-400 2F

85.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.4%
Power 86.4 kW
Head 52.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

250-200-480 4P

81.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.7%
Power 82.5 kW
Head 49.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8/10 BLE

78.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.7%
Power 81.3 kW
Head 49.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/8 CME

74.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.4%
Power 107.3 kW
Head 64.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

200-200-430 4P

73.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.2%
Power 90.1 kW
Head 54.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

6 WLN 18A

73.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.2%
Power 100.9 kW
Head 63.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

70.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.5%
Power 144.9 kW
Head 90.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

68.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.0%
Power 149.1 kW
Head 90.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

200-200-540 4P

67.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.3%
Power 117.6 kW
Head 68.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

250-250-540 6P

66.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 80.4 kW
Head 48.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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