Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
572.6 m³/hr Required
27.3 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 572.6 m³/hr
Head: 27.3 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
250-250-540 6P
FD 300-250-400
18 HC 1213 4P
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
200-200-350 4P
250-200-480 4P
250-250-360 4P
8/8 CME
8/10 BLE
250-250-450 6P
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Overall Score 79.5/100 77.0/100 76.1/100 73.4/100 69.3/100 68.9/100 68.8/100 67.8/100 66.2/100 65.4/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 81.5% 84.5% 78.2% 79.6% 80.0% 83.0% 79.9% 82.4% 88.7% 68.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 61.6 50.4 58.9 56.9 53.2 88.4 54.0 116.6 62.6 62.6
Head Accuracy 32.1m 27.3m 29.5m 29.0m 27.3m 47.0m 27.6m 61.5m 35.5m 27.3m
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: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 88.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 68.0%, 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
250-250-540 6P
R1,349,040/year
61.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
FD 300-250-400
R1,104,132/year
50.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P
R1,289,910/year
58.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R1,245,037/year
56.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-350 4P
R1,166,087/year
53.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R1,935,412/year
88.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-360 4P
R1,181,680/year
54.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,553,650/year
116.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 BLE
R1,370,283/year
62.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-450 6P
R1,371,882/year
62.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
250-250-540 6P
R63,490
Initial + 10-year energy cost
FD 300-250-400
R61,041
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P
R62,899
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R62,450
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-350 4P
R61,661
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R69,354
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-360 4P
R61,817
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R75,536
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 BLE
R63,703
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-450 6P
R63,719
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
250-250-540 6P
Baseline
Reference point
FD 300-250-400
+R244,908/year
Cost savings vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P
+R59,130/year
Cost savings vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
+R104,003/year
Cost savings vs baseline
200-200-350 4P
+R182,953/year
Cost savings vs baseline
250-200-480 4P
-R586,372/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-360 4P
+R167,360/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME
-R1,204,610/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 BLE
-R21,243/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-450 6P
-R22,842/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 BLE (88.7% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: FD 300-250-400 (R1,104,132/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,449,517 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R14,495,172 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

250-250-540 6P

79.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 61.6 kW
Head 32.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

FD 300-250-400

77.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.5%
Power 50.4 kW
Head 27.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

18 HC 1213 4P

76.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.2%
Power 58.9 kW
Head 29.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

18 HC 1213 4P SABS

73.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.6%
Power 56.9 kW
Head 29.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

200-200-350 4P

69.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 53.2 kW
Head 27.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

250-200-480 4P

68.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 88.4 kW
Head 47.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

250-250-360 4P

68.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.9%
Power 54.0 kW
Head 27.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8/8 CME

67.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.4%
Power 116.6 kW
Head 61.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8/10 BLE

66.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 88.7%
Power 62.6 kW
Head 35.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

250-250-450 6P

65.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 68.0%
Power 62.6 kW
Head 27.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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