Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
517.9 m³/hr Required
48.3 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 517.9 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
250-200-480 4P
150-400 2F
8/10 BLE
8/8 CME
6 WLN 18A
8 WLN 21A
200-200-430 4P
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
10 ADM
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Overall Score 84.0/100 83.0/100 82.6/100 77.7/100 70.1/100 70.0/100 69.1/100 68.3/100 68.1/100 67.9/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.8% 80.1% 82.5% 81.1% 83.5% 71.5% 81.2% 83.4% 81.3% 74.2%
Power Consumption (kW) 84.7 89.3 83.5 110.8 104.1 110.8 91.9 148.1 152.2 94.9
Head Accuracy 48.5m 50.7m 48.8m 63.7m 61.6m 56.1m 52.9m 87.5m 87.7m 49.9m
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: 80.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 74.2%, 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
250-200-480 4P
R1,855,061/year
84.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
150-400 2F
R1,955,407/year
89.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 BLE
R1,828,146/year
83.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,425,819/year
110.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 18A
R2,279,680/year
104.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R2,425,425/year
110.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-430 4P
R2,013,201/year
91.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R3,242,908/year
148.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,332,414/year
152.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 ADM
R2,078,069/year
94.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
250-200-480 4P
R68,551
Initial + 10-year energy cost
150-400 2F
R69,554
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 BLE
R68,281
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R74,258
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 18A
R72,797
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R74,254
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-430 4P
R70,132
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R82,429
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R83,324
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 ADM
R70,781
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
250-200-480 4P
Baseline
Reference point
150-400 2F
-R100,346/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 BLE
+R26,915/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME
-R570,758/year
Additional cost vs baseline
6 WLN 18A
-R424,619/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R570,364/year
Additional cost vs baseline
200-200-430 4P
-R158,140/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
-R1,387,847/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R1,477,352/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 ADM
-R223,008/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 6 WLN 18A (83.5% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/10 BLE (R1,828,146/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,504,267 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R15,042,672 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

250-200-480 4P

84.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.8%
Power 84.7 kW
Head 48.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

150-400 2F

83.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.1%
Power 89.3 kW
Head 50.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8/10 BLE

82.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.5%
Power 83.5 kW
Head 48.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/8 CME

77.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.1%
Power 110.8 kW
Head 63.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

6 WLN 18A

70.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.5%
Power 104.1 kW
Head 61.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8 WLN 21A

70.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.5%
Power 110.8 kW
Head 56.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

200-200-430 4P

69.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.2%
Power 91.9 kW
Head 52.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

68.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.4%
Power 148.1 kW
Head 87.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

68.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.3%
Power 152.2 kW
Head 87.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

10 ADM

67.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 74.2%
Power 94.9 kW
Head 49.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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