Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
608.7 m³/hr Required
63.2 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 608.7 m³/hr
Head: 63.2 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 WLN 18C
8/8 CME
250-200-480 4P
8/10 CME - TA
8/8 DME
6 WLN 21A
PJ 250 AS
PJ 250 H
8 WLN 21A
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
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Overall Score 86.7/100 86.6/100 79.2/100 77.3/100 73.2/100 69.9/100 69.4/100 68.7/100 67.5/100 67.1/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 82.8% 83.0% 80.0% 85.9% 81.8% 80.4% 78.3% 82.7% 72.9% 76.4%
Power Consumption (kW) 136.5 126.3 151.7 141.5 183.8 191.4 143.4 204.0 242.0 158.9
Head Accuracy 68.2m 63.2m 73.2m 73.3m 90.6m 92.7m 67.7m 101.7m 106.3m 73.2m
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: 82.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.4%, 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 WLN 18C
R2,989,854/year
136.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,766,014/year
126.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R3,321,551/year
151.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 CME - TA
R3,098,368/year
141.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 DME
R4,024,191/year
183.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
6 WLN 21A
R4,190,631/year
191.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R3,141,292/year
143.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 H
R4,466,571/year
204.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R5,300,785/year
242.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R3,479,253/year
158.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8 WLN 18C
R79,899
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R77,660
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R83,216
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 CME - TA
R80,984
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 DME
R90,242
Initial + 10-year energy cost
6 WLN 21A
R91,906
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R81,413
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 H
R94,666
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R103,008
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
R84,793
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8 WLN 18C
Baseline
Reference point
8/8 CME
+R223,840/year
Cost savings vs baseline
250-200-480 4P
-R331,697/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 CME - TA
-R108,514/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 DME
-R1,034,337/year
Additional cost vs baseline
6 WLN 21A
-R1,200,777/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R151,438/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 H
-R1,476,717/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R2,310,932/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 35-22 3 Stage
-R489,399/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 CME - TA (85.9% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/8 CME (R2,766,014/year)
Annual Cost Range: R2,534,772 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R25,347,717 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8 WLN 18C

86.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.8%
Power 136.5 kW
Head 68.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8/8 CME

86.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 126.3 kW
Head 63.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

250-200-480 4P

79.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 151.7 kW
Head 73.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/10 CME - TA

77.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.9%
Power 141.5 kW
Head 73.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/8 DME

73.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.8%
Power 183.8 kW
Head 90.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

6 WLN 21A

69.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.4%
Power 191.4 kW
Head 92.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

PJ 250 AS

69.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.3%
Power 143.4 kW
Head 67.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

PJ 250 H

68.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.7%
Power 204.0 kW
Head 101.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8 WLN 21A

67.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.9%
Power 242.0 kW
Head 106.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

VBK 35-22 3 Stage

67.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.4%
Power 158.9 kW
Head 73.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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