Pump Performance Comparison

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10 Pumps Analyzed
911.4 m³/hr Required
119.5 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 911.4 m³/hr
Head: 119.5 m
Application: Water Supply
Liquid: Clean Water

📊 Detailed Performance Comparison

Compare key specifications and performance metrics across all pump options

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Parameter
300-250-600
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
8 WLN 29B
8/10 DME
VBK 420/018-4S
PJ 80
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
10/12 GME
PJ 250 AS
8/10 GME
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Overall Score 84.3/100 75.9/100 74.0/100 71.0/100 70.5/100 70.1/100 68.3/100 64.1/100 63.9/100 62.3/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 81.6% 74.6% 73.9% 87.0% 83.4% 62.0% 79.3% 85.0% 81.5% 83.2%
Power Consumption (kW) 389.8 457.7 439.1 341.1 455.7 478.7 456.5 530.9 364.2 543.7
Head Accuracy 128.0m 137.4m 130.6m 119.5m 153.0m 119.5m 145.8m 181.7m 119.5m 182.2m
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: 81.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 74.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 73.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 62.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 81.5%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.2%, 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
300-250-600
R8,535,591/year
389.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R10,022,754/year
457.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 29B
R9,615,874/year
439.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R7,470,813/year
341.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
VBK 420/018-4S
R9,980,137/year
455.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 80
R10,483,245/year
478.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R9,998,116/year
456.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10/12 GME
R11,627,279/year
530.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R7,974,994/year
364.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 GME
R11,907,249/year
543.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
300-250-600
R135,356
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R150,228
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 29B
R146,159
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R124,708
Initial + 10-year energy cost
VBK 420/018-4S
R149,801
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 80
R154,832
Initial + 10-year energy cost
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
R149,981
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10/12 GME
R166,273
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R129,750
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 GME
R169,072
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
300-250-600
Baseline
Reference point
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R1,487,163/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8 WLN 29B
-R1,080,283/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
+R1,064,778/year
Cost savings vs baseline
VBK 420/018-4S
-R1,444,546/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 80
-R1,947,655/year
Additional cost vs baseline
18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS
-R1,462,526/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10/12 GME
-R3,091,689/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
+R560,596/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8/10 GME
-R3,371,658/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 DME (87.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8/10 DME (R7,470,813/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,436,436 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R44,364,363 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

300-250-600

84.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.6%
Power 389.8 kW
Head 128.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

75.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 74.6%
Power 457.7 kW
Head 137.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

8 WLN 29B

74.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 73.9%
Power 439.1 kW
Head 130.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

8/10 DME

71.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.0%
Power 341.1 kW
Head 119.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

VBK 420/018-4S

70.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.4%
Power 455.7 kW
Head 153.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

PJ 80

70.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 62.0%
Power 478.7 kW
Head 119.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

18 HC 1214 4P 6ST SABS

68.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.3%
Power 456.5 kW
Head 145.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

10/12 GME

64.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.0%
Power 530.9 kW
Head 181.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

PJ 250 AS

63.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 81.5%
Power 364.2 kW
Head 119.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

8/10 GME

62.3
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.2%
Power 543.7 kW
Head 182.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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