Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
710.0 m³/hr Required
72.5 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 710.0 m³/hr
Head: 72.5 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 DME
8 WLN 21A
250-250-540 4P
8/10 DME
8/8 CME 1900rpm
8/8 CME
PJ 250 AS
PJ 250 H
12/14 BDY
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Overall Score 90.2/100 75.7/100 75.0/100 74.7/100 74.0/100 71.2/100 68.9/100 68.4/100 66.6/100 66.3/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 74.6% 79.7% 75.1% 78.8% 84.5% 81.9% 83.0% 79.4% 81.3% 75.7%
Power Consumption (kW) 188.0 202.0 266.3 195.8 240.4 242.5 169.0 230.2 222.8 203.4
Head Accuracy 72.5m 83.2m 103.3m 79.8m 105.0m 102.7m 72.5m 94.5m 93.7m 79.6m
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: 74.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.7%, 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 18C
R4,117,835/year
188.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 DME
R4,422,968/year
202.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R5,832,342/year
266.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 4P
R4,287,998/year
195.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R5,265,045/year
240.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R5,309,852/year
242.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME
R3,701,078/year
169.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R5,040,329/year
230.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 H
R4,879,605/year
222.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 BDY
R4,455,402/year
203.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8 WLN 18C
R91,178
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 DME
R94,230
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R108,323
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 4P
R92,880
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R102,650
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R103,099
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME
R87,011
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R100,403
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 H
R98,796
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 BDY
R94,554
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8 WLN 18C
Baseline
Reference point
8/8 DME
-R305,133/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R1,714,507/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 4P
-R170,163/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
-R1,147,210/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME 1900rpm
-R1,192,017/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME
+R416,757/year
Cost savings vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R922,494/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 H
-R761,770/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 BDY
-R337,567/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 DME (84.5% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/8 CME (R3,701,078/year)
Annual Cost Range: R2,131,264 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R21,312,642 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8 WLN 18C

90.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 74.6%
Power 188.0 kW
Head 72.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8/8 DME

75.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.7%
Power 202.0 kW
Head 83.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8 WLN 21A

75.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.1%
Power 266.3 kW
Head 103.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

250-250-540 4P

74.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.8%
Power 195.8 kW
Head 79.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/10 DME

74.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.5%
Power 240.4 kW
Head 105.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8/8 CME 1900rpm

71.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.9%
Power 242.5 kW
Head 102.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/8 CME

68.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 169.0 kW
Head 72.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

PJ 250 AS

68.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.4%
Power 230.2 kW
Head 94.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

PJ 250 H

66.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.3%
Power 222.8 kW
Head 93.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

12/14 BDY

66.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.7%
Power 203.4 kW
Head 79.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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