Pump Performance Comparison

Intelligent side-by-side analysis powered by APE engineering expertise

10 Pumps Analyzed
583.2 m³/hr Required
97.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 583.2 m³/hr
Head: 97.0 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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6 WLN 21A
PJ 250 H
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
8 WLN 21A
8/10 DME
8/8 CME 1900rpm
PJ 250 AS
250-250-540 4P
8/8 GME 4P
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
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Overall Score 88.0/100 83.8/100 83.8/100 79.6/100 75.2/100 73.5/100 71.5/100 67.0/100 67.0/100 66.8/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.0% 82.2% 72.5% 72.3% 80.5% 79.0% 77.0% 75.1% 81.5% 83.3%
Power Consumption (kW) 192.7 198.6 212.6 235.4 215.7 218.6 208.5 212.0 276.9 185.0
Head Accuracy 97.0m 102.8m 97.0m 107.1m 109.2m 108.7m 101.0m 100.2m 142.0m 97.0m
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: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.3%, 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
6 WLN 21A
R4,219,977/year
192.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 H
R4,349,362/year
198.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R4,656,531/year
212.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R5,154,691/year
235.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R4,724,334/year
215.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R4,788,128/year
218.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R4,565,186/year
208.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 4P
R4,642,472/year
212.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 GME 4P
R6,064,723/year
276.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R4,051,347/year
185.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
6 WLN 21A
R92,200
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 H
R93,494
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R96,565
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R101,547
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R97,243
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R97,881
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R95,652
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 4P
R96,425
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 GME 4P
R110,647
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
R90,513
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
6 WLN 21A
Baseline
Reference point
PJ 250 H
-R129,385/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R436,555/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R934,714/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
-R504,357/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME 1900rpm
-R568,152/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R345,210/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 4P
-R422,495/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 GME 4P
-R1,844,746/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE
+R168,630/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE (83.3% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE (R4,051,347/year)
Annual Cost Range: R2,013,376 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R20,133,765 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

6 WLN 21A

88.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 192.7 kW
Head 97.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

PJ 250 H

83.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.2%
Power 198.6 kW
Head 102.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

83.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.5%
Power 212.6 kW
Head 97.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8 WLN 21A

79.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.3%
Power 235.4 kW
Head 107.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/10 DME

75.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.5%
Power 215.7 kW
Head 109.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8/8 CME 1900rpm

73.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.0%
Power 218.6 kW
Head 108.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

PJ 250 AS

71.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.0%
Power 208.5 kW
Head 101.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

250-250-540 4P

67.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.1%
Power 212.0 kW
Head 100.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8/8 GME 4P

67.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 276.9 kW
Head 142.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

VBK 35-22.5 3 STAGE

66.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.3%
Power 185.0 kW
Head 97.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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