Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
611.0 m³/hr Required
20.4 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 611.0 m³/hr
Head: 20.4 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
FD 300-250-400
250-250-450 6P
16 HC 1264 4P
QW400-26-45
250-250-400A 4P
18 HC 1213 4P
250-250-540 6P
200-200-350 4P
8 KL
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
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Overall Score 86.9/100 80.8/100 78.5/100 77.0/100 76.4/100 68.7/100 68.1/100 67.6/100 65.9/100 65.8/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 82.7% 80.6% 78.8% 73.5% 75.2% 79.6% 82.1% 77.2% 75.9% 80.6%
Power Consumption (kW) 41.8 48.7 44.3 47.3 50.9 59.9 63.0 52.9 52.2 56.7
Head Accuracy 20.8m 23.6m 21.0m 20.9m 23.0m 28.6m 31.1m 24.5m 23.8m 27.5m
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: 82.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.6%, 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
FD 300-250-400
R915,092/year
41.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-450 6P
R1,066,333/year
48.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
16 HC 1264 4P
R970,915/year
44.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
QW400-26-45
R1,035,673/year
47.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-400A 4P
R1,114,732/year
50.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P
R1,311,087/year
59.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 6P
R1,380,028/year
63.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
200-200-350 4P
R1,158,926/year
52.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 KL
R1,144,209/year
52.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R1,242,540/year
56.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
FD 300-250-400
R59,151
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-450 6P
R60,663
Initial + 10-year energy cost
16 HC 1264 4P
R59,709
Initial + 10-year energy cost
QW400-26-45
R60,357
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-400A 4P
R61,147
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P
R63,111
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 6P
R63,800
Initial + 10-year energy cost
200-200-350 4P
R61,589
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 KL
R61,442
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
R62,425
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
FD 300-250-400
Baseline
Reference point
250-250-450 6P
-R151,241/year
Additional cost vs baseline
16 HC 1264 4P
-R55,823/year
Additional cost vs baseline
QW400-26-45
-R120,581/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-400A 4P
-R199,640/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P
-R395,996/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 6P
-R464,937/year
Additional cost vs baseline
200-200-350 4P
-R243,835/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 KL
-R229,118/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18 HC 1213 4P SABS
-R327,449/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: FD 300-250-400 (82.7% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: FD 300-250-400 (R915,092/year)
Annual Cost Range: R464,937 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R4,649,370 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

FD 300-250-400

86.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.7%
Power 41.8 kW
Head 20.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

250-250-450 6P

80.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.6%
Power 48.7 kW
Head 23.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

16 HC 1264 4P

78.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.8%
Power 44.3 kW
Head 21.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

QW400-26-45

77.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.5%
Power 47.3 kW
Head 20.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

250-250-400A 4P

76.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.2%
Power 50.9 kW
Head 23.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

18 HC 1213 4P

68.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.6%
Power 59.9 kW
Head 28.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

250-250-540 6P

68.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.1%
Power 63.0 kW
Head 31.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

200-200-350 4P

67.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.2%
Power 52.9 kW
Head 24.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8 KL

65.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.9%
Power 52.2 kW
Head 23.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

18 HC 1213 4P SABS

65.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.6%
Power 56.7 kW
Head 27.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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