Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
511.4 m³/hr Required
114.4 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 511.4 m³/hr
Head: 114.4 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
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
6/8 GME
8/8 GME 4P
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
8/10 DME
8 B/B
APE DWU - 150
8 WLN 21A
5/6 MEDI 2P
5/6 MEDIVANE 2P
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Overall Score 84.2/100 72.2/100 71.3/100 71.0/100 68.0/100 67.7/100 67.2/100 66.9/100 66.6/100 66.6/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 50.5% 81.9% 80.5% 83.5% 77.0% 73.8% 73.9% 46.0% 61.5% 61.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 315.7 232.8 230.9 191.0 207.0 287.9 263.1 346.6 259.2 259.2
Head Accuracy 114.4m 136.8m 133.4m 114.4m 114.4m 152.5m 139.5m 114.4m 114.4m 114.4m
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: 50.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 46.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 61.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 61.5%, 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
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R6,913,633/year
315.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6/8 GME
R5,097,926/year
232.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 GME 4P
R5,057,455/year
230.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R4,182,287/year
191.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R4,534,264/year
207.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 B/B
R6,305,076/year
287.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
APE DWU - 150
R5,762,438/year
263.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R7,589,971/year
346.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
5/6 MEDI 2P
R5,677,049/year
259.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
5/6 MEDIVANE 2P
R5,677,049/year
259.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R119,136
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6/8 GME
R100,979
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 GME 4P
R100,575
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R91,823
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R95,343
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 B/B
R113,051
Initial + 10-year energy cost
APE DWU - 150
R107,624
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R125,900
Initial + 10-year energy cost
5/6 MEDI 2P
R106,770
Initial + 10-year energy cost
5/6 MEDIVANE 2P
R106,770
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
Baseline
Reference point
6/8 GME
+R1,815,707/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 GME 4P
+R1,856,178/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
+R2,731,346/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 DME
+R2,379,369/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 B/B
+R608,557/year
Cost savings vs baseline
APE DWU - 150
+R1,151,195/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R676,338/year
Additional cost vs baseline
5/6 MEDI 2P
+R1,236,584/year
Cost savings vs baseline
5/6 MEDIVANE 2P
+R1,236,584/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE (83.5% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE (R4,182,287/year)
Annual Cost Range: R3,407,684 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R34,076,838 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

84.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 50.5%
Power 315.7 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

6/8 GME

72.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.9%
Power 232.8 kW
Head 136.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8/8 GME 4P

71.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.5%
Power 230.9 kW
Head 133.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

71.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.5%
Power 191.0 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/10 DME

68.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.0%
Power 207.0 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8 B/B

67.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.8%
Power 287.9 kW
Head 152.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

APE DWU - 150

67.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.9%
Power 263.1 kW
Head 139.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8 WLN 21A

66.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 46.0%
Power 346.6 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

5/6 MEDI 2P

66.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 61.5%
Power 259.2 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

5/6 MEDIVANE 2P

66.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 61.5%
Power 259.2 kW
Head 114.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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