Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
802.8 m³/hr Required
164.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 802.8 m³/hr
Head: 164.0 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
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
8 WLN 29B
8/10 GME
VBK 420/018-4S
10/12 GME
8X10X13 4S
8X10X13 2S NEW
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
8X10X13 2S
MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4)
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Overall Score 81.2/100 79.5/100 78.7/100 77.5/100 74.6/100 65.3/100 63.6/100 59.3/100 59.0/100 55.4/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.2% 71.7% 84.4% 81.1% 83.0% 84.7% 82.0% 72.0% 80.3% 85.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 451.0 547.3 516.3 453.8 497.2 423.6 580.5 498.3 574.8 987.6
Head Accuracy 165.2m 179.3m 199.1m 168.3m 188.6m 164.0m 217.7m 164.0m 211.1m 383.9m
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: 80.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.0%, Head error: 0.0%
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💰 Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Compare operating costs and long-term financial impact over 10-year lifespan

Annual Energy Cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R9,876,440/year
451.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R11,984,884/year
547.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 GME
R11,306,554/year
516.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R9,938,395/year
453.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R10,888,242/year
497.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 4S
R9,276,380/year
423.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S NEW
R12,713,760/year
580.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R10,912,617/year
498.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S
R12,588,339/year
574.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4)
R21,627,980/year
987.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R148,764
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R169,849
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 GME
R163,066
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R149,384
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R158,882
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 4S
R142,764
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S NEW
R177,138
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R159,126
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S
R175,883
Initial + 10-year energy cost
MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4)
R266,280
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
Baseline
Reference point
8 WLN 29B
-R2,108,444/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 GME
-R1,430,114/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R61,955/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R1,011,802/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 4S
+R600,060/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8X10X13 2S NEW
-R2,837,320/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R1,036,177/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S
-R2,711,899/year
Additional cost vs baseline
MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4)
-R11,751,540/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4) (85.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8X10X13 4S (R9,276,380/year)
Annual Cost Range: R12,351,600 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R123,516,000 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS

81.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.2%
Power 451.0 kW
Head 165.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8 WLN 29B

79.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.7%
Power 547.3 kW
Head 179.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8/10 GME

78.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.4%
Power 516.3 kW
Head 199.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 420/018-4S

77.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.1%
Power 453.8 kW
Head 168.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10/12 GME

74.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 497.2 kW
Head 188.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8X10X13 4S

65.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.7%
Power 423.6 kW
Head 164.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8X10X13 2S NEW

63.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.0%
Power 580.5 kW
Head 217.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

59.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.0%
Power 498.3 kW
Head 164.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8X10X13 2S

59.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.3%
Power 574.8 kW
Head 211.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

MSD 10x10x13.5 3(4)

55.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.0%
Power 987.6 kW
Head 383.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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