Pump Performance Comparison

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

10 Pumps Analyzed
891.1 m³/hr Required
103.2 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 891.1 m³/hr
Head: 103.2 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 DME
PJ 258 H
12/14 DESC
8 WLN 21A
8/8 CME 1900rpm
300-250-600
PJ 80
10/12 GME
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
PJ 250 AS
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Overall Score 85.5/100 80.1/100 79.8/100 79.4/100 77.2/100 75.4/100 73.4/100 70.2/100 68.8/100 67.7/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 87.0% 81.5% 75.6% 75.0% 83.0% 81.1% 68.8% 84.9% 73.5% 81.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 288.0 324.7 341.1 334.1 301.9 385.2 397.0 380.3 456.6 307.5
Head Accuracy 103.2m 108.9m 106.2m 103.2m 103.2m 128.6m 112.4m 132.9m 138.2m 103.2m
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: 87.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 75.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 68.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 84.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, 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 DME
R6,308,076/year
288.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 258 H
R7,111,762/year
324.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DESC
R7,470,309/year
341.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 21A
R7,317,381/year
334.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R6,612,092/year
301.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
300-250-600
R8,436,143/year
385.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 80
R8,694,672/year
397.0 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R8,327,628/year
380.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R9,998,664/year
456.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R6,733,790/year
307.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
8/10 DME
R113,081
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 258 H
R121,118
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DESC
R124,703
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 21A
R123,174
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/8 CME 1900rpm
R116,121
Initial + 10-year energy cost
300-250-600
R134,361
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 80
R136,947
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R133,276
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R149,987
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R117,338
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
8/10 DME
Baseline
Reference point
PJ 258 H
-R803,686/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DESC
-R1,162,233/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 21A
-R1,009,305/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/8 CME 1900rpm
-R304,016/year
Additional cost vs baseline
300-250-600
-R2,128,067/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 80
-R2,386,596/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R2,019,552/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R3,690,588/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R425,714/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 DME (87.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/10 DME (R6,308,076/year)
Annual Cost Range: R3,690,588 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R36,905,880 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

8/10 DME

85.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.0%
Power 288.0 kW
Head 103.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

PJ 258 H

80.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 324.7 kW
Head 108.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

12/14 DESC

79.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.6%
Power 341.1 kW
Head 106.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8 WLN 21A

79.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 75.0%
Power 334.1 kW
Head 103.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8/8 CME 1900rpm

77.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.0%
Power 301.9 kW
Head 103.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

300-250-600

75.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.1%
Power 385.2 kW
Head 128.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

PJ 80

73.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 68.8%
Power 397.0 kW
Head 112.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

10/12 GME

70.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 84.9%
Power 380.3 kW
Head 132.9 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

68.8
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.5%
Power 456.6 kW
Head 138.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

PJ 250 AS

67.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 307.5 kW
Head 103.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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