Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
608.0 m³/hr Required
75.7 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 608.0 m³/hr
Head: 75.7 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 DME
6 WLN 21A
PJ 250 H
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
8/8 CME
8 WLN 21A
8/10 DME
250-250-540 4P
250-200-610 4P
8/8 CME 1900rpm
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Overall Score 79.1/100 76.0/100 73.7/100 73.1/100 73.0/100 71.6/100 68.3/100 67.3/100 66.5/100 66.4/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 81.8% 80.4% 82.7% 80.5% 83.0% 72.9% 81.5% 76.7% 78.2% 80.1%
Power Consumption (kW) 183.6 191.2 203.8 155.8 151.1 241.9 220.4 180.2 191.0 222.7
Head Accuracy 90.7m 92.8m 101.7m 75.7m 75.7m 106.4m 108.4m 83.5m 90.1m 107.7m
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: 81.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.1%, 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 DME
R4,021,672/year
183.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 21A
R4,188,244/year
191.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 H
R4,463,417/year
203.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,412,042/year
155.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R3,309,265/year
151.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R5,296,844/year
241.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R4,825,994/year
220.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 4P
R3,947,322/year
180.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-610 4P
R4,183,207/year
191.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R4,878,159/year
222.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8/8 DME
R90,217
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 21A
R91,882
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 H
R94,634
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R84,120
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R83,093
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R102,968
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R98,260
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 4P
R89,473
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-610 4P
R91,832
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R98,782
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8/8 DME
Baseline
Reference point
6 WLN 21A
-R166,571/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 H
-R441,745/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
+R609,630/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/8 CME
+R712,407/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R1,275,171/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
-R804,321/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 4P
+R74,351/year
Cost savings vs baseline
250-200-610 4P
-R161,534/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME 1900rpm
-R856,487/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/8 CME (83.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/8 CME (R3,309,265/year)
Annual Cost Range: R1,987,578 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R19,875,783 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8/8 DME

79.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.8%
Power 183.6 kW
Head 90.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

6 WLN 21A

76.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.4%
Power 191.2 kW
Head 92.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

PJ 250 H

73.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.7%
Power 203.8 kW
Head 101.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

73.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.5%
Power 155.8 kW
Head 75.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/8 CME

73.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 151.1 kW
Head 75.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8 WLN 21A

71.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.9%
Power 241.9 kW
Head 106.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/10 DME

68.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 220.4 kW
Head 108.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

250-250-540 4P

67.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.7%
Power 180.2 kW
Head 83.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

250-200-610 4P

66.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.2%
Power 191.0 kW
Head 90.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8/8 CME 1900rpm

66.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.1%
Power 222.7 kW
Head 107.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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