Pump Performance Comparison

Intelligent side-by-side analysis powered by APE engineering expertise

10 Pumps Analyzed
792.0 m³/hr Required
149.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 792.0 m³/hr
Head: 149.0 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
8/10 GME
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
8 WLN 29B
VBK 420/018-4S
10/12 GME
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
8X10X13 4S
8X10X13 2S NEW
APE DWU - 150
8X10X13 2S
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Overall Score 78.6/100 77.6/100 73.4/100 72.6/100 70.0/100 67.7/100 67.6/100 60.9/100 57.0/100 56.7/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 84.2% 79.7% 71.5% 80.7% 82.8% 72.0% 86.8% 82.9% 61.0% 80.8%
Power Consumption (kW) 409.2 451.3 542.8 453.1 493.5 446.6 370.5 575.2 527.2 572.1
Head Accuracy 159.7m 166.7m 179.9m 169.4m 189.3m 149.0m 149.0m 221.1m 149.0m 214.1m
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: 84.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 61.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.8%, 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
8/10 GME
R8,961,787/year
409.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R9,883,032/year
451.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R11,887,473/year
542.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R9,923,810/year
453.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R10,806,883/year
493.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R9,781,131/year
446.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 4S
R8,113,381/year
370.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S NEW
R12,597,318/year
575.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
APE DWU - 150
R11,544,957/year
527.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S
R12,529,603/year
572.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8/10 GME
R139,618
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R148,830
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R168,875
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R149,238
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R158,069
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R147,811
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 4S
R131,134
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S NEW
R175,973
Initial + 10-year energy cost
APE DWU - 150
R165,450
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S
R175,296
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8/10 GME
Baseline
Reference point
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
-R921,245/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 29B
-R2,925,687/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R962,023/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R1,845,097/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R819,345/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 4S
+R848,406/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8X10X13 2S NEW
-R3,635,531/year
Additional cost vs baseline
APE DWU - 150
-R2,583,171/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S
-R3,567,817/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8X10X13 4S (86.8% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8X10X13 4S (R8,113,381/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,483,937 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R44,839,374 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8/10 GME

78.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.2%
Power 409.2 kW
Head 159.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS

77.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.7%
Power 451.3 kW
Head 166.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8 WLN 29B

73.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.5%
Power 542.8 kW
Head 179.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 420/018-4S

72.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.7%
Power 453.1 kW
Head 169.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10/12 GME

70.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.8%
Power 493.5 kW
Head 189.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

67.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.0%
Power 446.6 kW
Head 149.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8X10X13 4S

67.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.8%
Power 370.5 kW
Head 149.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8X10X13 2S NEW

60.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.9%
Power 575.2 kW
Head 221.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

APE DWU - 150

57.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 61.0%
Power 527.2 kW
Head 149.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8X10X13 2S

56.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.8%
Power 572.1 kW
Head 214.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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