Pump Performance Comparison

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

10 Pumps Analyzed
817.2 m³/hr Required
148.5 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 817.2 m³/hr
Head: 148.5 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
8/10 GME
8 WLN 29B
VBK 420/018-4S
10/12 GME
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
8X10X13 4S
8X10X13 2S NEW
APE DWU-150 BC
8X10X13 2S
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Overall Score 78.3/100 75.2/100 74.9/100 74.5/100 70.8/100 69.7/100 64.0/100 59.2/100 55.8/100 54.2/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.4% 84.5% 71.9% 81.7% 83.3% 72.0% 86.8% 80.8% 50.0% 79.8%
Power Consumption (kW) 451.6 519.7 553.1 454.6 502.0 459.3 381.0 587.4 661.4 578.1
Head Accuracy 163.1m 197.2m 178.6m 166.8m 187.7m 148.5m 148.5m 213.3m 148.5m 207.1m
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: 80.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 71.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.7%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 50.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.8%, 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
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R9,888,967/year
451.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 GME
R11,381,496/year
519.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R12,112,496/year
553.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R9,954,908/year
454.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R10,994,457/year
502.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R10,058,495/year
459.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 4S
R8,343,440/year
381.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S NEW
R12,864,739/year
587.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
APE DWU-150 BC
R14,484,222/year
661.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S
R12,660,083/year
578.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R148,890
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 GME
R163,815
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R171,125
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R149,549
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R159,945
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R150,585
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 4S
R133,434
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S NEW
R178,647
Initial + 10-year energy cost
APE DWU-150 BC
R194,842
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S
R176,601
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
Baseline
Reference point
8/10 GME
-R1,492,529/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 29B
-R2,223,529/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R65,941/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R1,105,490/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R169,528/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 4S
+R1,545,527/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8X10X13 2S NEW
-R2,975,772/year
Additional cost vs baseline
APE DWU-150 BC
-R4,595,255/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S
-R2,771,117/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8X10X13 4S (86.8% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8X10X13 4S (R8,343,440/year)
Annual Cost Range: R6,140,782 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R61,407,819 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

78.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.4%
Power 451.6 kW
Head 163.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8/10 GME

75.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.5%
Power 519.7 kW
Head 197.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8 WLN 29B

74.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 71.9%
Power 553.1 kW
Head 178.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

VBK 420/018-4S

74.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.7%
Power 454.6 kW
Head 166.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10/12 GME

70.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.3%
Power 502.0 kW
Head 187.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

69.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.0%
Power 459.3 kW
Head 148.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8X10X13 4S

64.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.8%
Power 381.0 kW
Head 148.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8X10X13 2S NEW

59.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.8%
Power 587.4 kW
Head 213.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

APE DWU-150 BC

55.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 50.0%
Power 661.4 kW
Head 148.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8X10X13 2S

54.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.8%
Power 578.1 kW
Head 207.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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