Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
700.0 m³/hr Required
54.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 700.0 m³/hr
Head: 54.0 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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Parameter
8 WLN 18A
8 WLN 18C
8/8 CME
8/10 CME - TA
10 ADM
250-250-540 4P
PJ 250 AS
8 WLN 21A
250-200-480 4P
12/14 BDY
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Overall Score 89.4/100 82.2/100 80.1/100 78.9/100 76.1/100 73.9/100 70.5/100 68.9/100 68.3/100 68.0/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 79.9% 84.8% 81.0% 87.8% 81.1% 80.3% 80.0% 74.9% 82.5% 76.7%
Power Consumption (kW) 135.7 147.1 127.2 154.7 127.0 143.2 151.0 264.0 161.4 135.6
Head Accuracy 56.8m 65.4m 54.0m 71.2m 54.0m 60.3m 63.3m 103.7m 69.8m 54.5m
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: 79.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 74.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.7%, 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 18A
R2,971,983/year
135.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 18C
R3,221,775/year
147.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R2,784,957/year
127.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 CME - TA
R3,387,361/year
154.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 ADM
R2,781,519/year
127.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 4P
R3,135,226/year
143.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R3,306,134/year
151.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R5,780,812/year
264.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-200-480 4P
R3,534,923/year
161.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 BDY
R2,969,596/year
135.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8 WLN 18A
R79,720
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 18C
R82,218
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R77,850
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 CME - TA
R83,874
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 ADM
R77,815
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 4P
R81,352
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R83,061
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R107,808
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-200-480 4P
R85,349
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 BDY
R79,696
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8 WLN 18A
Baseline
Reference point
8 WLN 18C
-R249,791/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME
+R187,026/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 CME - TA
-R415,377/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 ADM
+R190,464/year
Cost savings vs baseline
250-250-540 4P
-R163,243/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R334,150/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R2,808,828/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-200-480 4P
-R562,940/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 BDY
+R2,387/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 CME - TA (87.8% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 10 ADM (R2,781,519/year)
Annual Cost Range: R2,999,293 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R29,992,926 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8 WLN 18A

89.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.9%
Power 135.7 kW
Head 56.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8 WLN 18C

82.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.8%
Power 147.1 kW
Head 65.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8/8 CME

80.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.0%
Power 127.2 kW
Head 54.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/10 CME - TA

78.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.8%
Power 154.7 kW
Head 71.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10 ADM

76.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.1%
Power 127.0 kW
Head 54.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

250-250-540 4P

73.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.3%
Power 143.2 kW
Head 60.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

PJ 250 AS

70.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 151.0 kW
Head 63.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8 WLN 21A

68.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 74.9%
Power 264.0 kW
Head 103.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

250-200-480 4P

68.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.5%
Power 161.4 kW
Head 69.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

12/14 BDY

68.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.7%
Power 135.6 kW
Head 54.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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