Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
530.0 m³/hr Required
104.8 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 530.0 m³/hr
Head: 104.8 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
PJ 250 H
8 WLN 21A
APE DWU - 150
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
8/10 DME
8/8 CME 1900rpm
8/8 GME 4P
6/8 GME
5/6 MEDI 2P
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Overall Score 87.7/100 81.4/100 77.0/100 76.2/100 75.7/100 72.0/100 70.2/100 69.2/100 69.1/100 66.8/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 63.5% 81.3% 71.1% 75.1% 83.5% 78.2% 76.4% 81.0% 80.7% 61.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 238.4 186.6 220.6 213.0 181.3 204.9 209.5 233.9 240.8 246.1
Head Accuracy 104.8m 105.0m 108.7m 110.7m 104.8m 111.0m 110.9m 131.3m 134.6m 104.8m
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: 63.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.7%, 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
R5,220,040/year
238.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 H
R4,087,482/year
186.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R4,832,082/year
220.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
APE DWU - 150
R4,663,890/year
213.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R3,970,689/year
181.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R4,486,675/year
204.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R4,587,897/year
209.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 GME 4P
R5,123,220/year
233.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6/8 GME
R5,274,352/year
240.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
5/6 MEDI 2P
R5,389,809/year
246.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R102,200
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 H
R90,875
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R98,321
Initial + 10-year energy cost
APE DWU - 150
R96,639
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R89,707
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R94,867
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R95,879
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 GME 4P
R101,232
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6/8 GME
R102,744
Initial + 10-year energy cost
5/6 MEDI 2P
R103,898
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
Baseline
Reference point
PJ 250 H
+R1,132,559/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
+R387,958/year
Cost savings vs baseline
APE DWU - 150
+R556,151/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
+R1,249,351/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 DME
+R733,365/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME 1900rpm
+R632,144/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 GME 4P
+R96,820/year
Cost savings vs baseline
6/8 GME
-R54,312/year
Additional cost vs baseline
5/6 MEDI 2P
-R169,769/year
Additional cost 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 (R3,970,689/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,419,120 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R14,191,200 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

87.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 63.5%
Power 238.4 kW
Head 104.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

PJ 250 H

81.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.3%
Power 186.6 kW
Head 105.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8 WLN 21A

77.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.1%
Power 220.6 kW
Head 108.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

APE DWU - 150

76.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.1%
Power 213.0 kW
Head 110.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

75.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.5%
Power 181.3 kW
Head 104.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8/10 DME

72.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.2%
Power 204.9 kW
Head 111.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/8 CME 1900rpm

70.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.4%
Power 209.5 kW
Head 110.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8/8 GME 4P

69.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.0%
Power 233.9 kW
Head 131.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

6/8 GME

69.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.7%
Power 240.8 kW
Head 134.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

5/6 MEDI 2P

66.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 61.5%
Power 246.1 kW
Head 104.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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