Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
827.0 m³/hr Required
157.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 827.0 m³/hr
Head: 157.0 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
8 WLN 29B
VBK 420/018-4S
8/10 GME
10/12 GME
8X10X13 4S
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
8X10X13 2S NEW
8X10X13 2S
10 WLN 26A
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Overall Score 80.0/100 78.8/100 78.3/100 76.6/100 72.9/100 66.7/100 65.2/100 60.4/100 55.0/100 54.0/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 80.3% 72.0% 82.1% 84.3% 83.4% 86.8% 72.0% 80.0% 79.4% 65.9%
Power Consumption (kW) 452.6 557.0 455.0 522.6 505.3 407.6 491.4 592.0 580.1 551.3
Head Accuracy 161.4m 178.1m 165.8m 195.6m 187.1m 157.0m 157.0m 210.3m 204.3m 161.3m
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: 80.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 86.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 72.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 65.9%, 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
R9,911,568/year
452.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R12,197,884/year
557.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R9,964,259/year
455.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 GME
R11,444,765/year
522.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R11,065,282/year
505.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 4S
R8,926,812/year
407.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R10,761,770/year
491.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S NEW
R12,964,625/year
592.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8X10X13 2S
R12,704,497/year
580.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 WLN 26A
R12,072,484/year
551.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R149,116
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R171,979
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R149,643
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 GME
R164,448
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R160,653
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 4S
R139,268
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R157,618
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S NEW
R179,646
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8X10X13 2S
R177,045
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 WLN 26A
R170,725
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
Baseline
Reference point
8 WLN 29B
-R2,286,316/year
Additional cost vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R52,691/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 GME
-R1,533,197/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R1,153,714/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 4S
+R984,755/year
Cost savings vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R850,202/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S NEW
-R3,053,057/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8X10X13 2S
-R2,792,929/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 WLN 26A
-R2,160,917/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8X10X13 4S (86.8% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8X10X13 4S (R8,926,812/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,037,812 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R40,378,125 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

80.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.3%
Power 452.6 kW
Head 161.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

8 WLN 29B

78.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.0%
Power 557.0 kW
Head 178.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

VBK 420/018-4S

78.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.1%
Power 455.0 kW
Head 165.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/10 GME

76.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.3%
Power 522.6 kW
Head 195.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10/12 GME

72.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.4%
Power 505.3 kW
Head 187.1 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8X10X13 4S

66.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 86.8%
Power 407.6 kW
Head 157.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

65.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 72.0%
Power 491.4 kW
Head 157.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

8X10X13 2S NEW

60.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 592.0 kW
Head 210.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

8X10X13 2S

55.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.4%
Power 580.1 kW
Head 204.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

10 WLN 26A

54.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 65.9%
Power 551.3 kW
Head 161.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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