Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
561.5 m³/hr Required
53.3 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 561.5 m³/hr
Head: 53.3 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
8/8 CME
8 WLN 21A
250-200-480 4P
8 WLN 18A
8 WLN 18C
6 WLN 18A
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
10 ADM
8/10 CME - TB
8/10 CME - TA
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Overall Score 84.4/100 80.8/100 78.3/100 74.4/100 73.6/100 67.2/100 66.5/100 65.8/100 65.3/100 65.1/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 82.1% 73.2% 80.3% 75.1% 82.1% 80.9% 80.7% 81.1% 81.6% 83.6%
Power Consumption (kW) 115.5 114.1 119.1 128.9 104.5 110.3 155.3 100.6 100.5 135.6
Head Accuracy 62.0m 54.6m 62.5m 63.2m 56.1m 58.4m 81.9m 53.3m 53.6m 74.1m
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: 82.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.6%, 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
8/8 CME
R2,529,384/year
115.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R2,498,900/year
114.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R2,607,348/year
119.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 18A
R2,823,129/year
128.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 18C
R2,287,915/year
104.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 18A
R2,416,315/year
110.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,401,201/year
155.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 ADM
R2,202,242/year
100.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 CME - TB
R2,200,600/year
100.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 CME - TA
R2,970,297/year
135.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8/8 CME
R75,294
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R74,989
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R76,073
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 18A
R78,231
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 18C
R72,879
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 18A
R74,163
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R84,012
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 ADM
R72,022
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 CME - TB
R72,006
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 CME - TA
R79,703
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8/8 CME
Baseline
Reference point
8 WLN 21A
+R30,485/year
Cost savings vs baseline
250-200-480 4P
-R77,964/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 18A
-R293,745/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 18C
+R241,469/year
Cost savings vs baseline
6 WLN 18A
+R113,070/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R871,817/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 ADM
+R327,142/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 CME - TB
+R328,785/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 CME - TA
-R440,913/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 CME - TA (83.6% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/10 CME - TB (R2,200,600/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,200,602 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R12,006,018 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8/8 CME

84.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.1%
Power 115.5 kW
Head 62.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8 WLN 21A

80.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.2%
Power 114.1 kW
Head 54.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

250-200-480 4P

78.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.3%
Power 119.1 kW
Head 62.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8 WLN 18A

74.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.1%
Power 128.9 kW
Head 63.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8 WLN 18C

73.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.1%
Power 104.5 kW
Head 56.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

6 WLN 18A

67.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.9%
Power 110.3 kW
Head 58.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

66.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.7%
Power 155.3 kW
Head 81.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

10 ADM

65.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.1%
Power 100.6 kW
Head 53.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8/10 CME - TB

65.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.6%
Power 100.5 kW
Head 53.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8/10 CME - TA

65.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.6%
Power 135.6 kW
Head 74.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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