Pump Performance Comparison

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

10 Pumps Analyzed
939.3 m³/hr Required
70.0 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 939.3 m³/hr
Head: 70.0 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
12/14 BDY
14/12BDY
10 WLN 18A
PJ 250 BS
8 WLN 18C
8 WLN 18A
8/10 DME
300-250-600
PJ 250 AS
12/14 DESC
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Overall Score 82.1/100 82.1/100 72.7/100 71.0/100 70.2/100 69.4/100 69.0/100 68.9/100 66.6/100 66.6/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 83.1% 83.1% 46.0% 78.8% 80.3% 44.0% 87.0% 82.1% 80.6% 76.5%
Power Consumption (kW) 236.5 236.5 389.5 235.8 223.1 407.2 278.2 396.3 299.8 349.1
Head Accuracy 76.8m 76.8m 70.0m 72.7m 70.0m 70.0m 94.6m 127.2m 94.4m 104.3m
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: 83.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 46.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 44.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 87.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.1%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.5%, 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
12/14 BDY
R5,178,846/year
236.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
14/12BDY
R5,178,846/year
236.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 WLN 18A
R8,530,116/year
389.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 BS
R5,164,896/year
235.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 18C
R4,886,503/year
223.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8 WLN 18A
R8,917,855/year
407.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R6,093,303/year
278.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
300-250-600
R8,679,189/year
396.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R6,565,467/year
299.8 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DESC
R7,645,509/year
349.1 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
12/14 BDY
R101,788
Initial + 10-year energy cost
14/12BDY
R101,788
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 WLN 18A
R135,301
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 BS
R101,649
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 18C
R98,865
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8 WLN 18A
R139,179
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R110,933
Initial + 10-year energy cost
300-250-600
R136,792
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R115,655
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DESC
R126,455
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
12/14 BDY
Baseline
Reference point
14/12BDY
-R-0/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 WLN 18A
-R3,351,269/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 BS
+R13,950/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 18C
+R292,343/year
Cost savings vs baseline
8 WLN 18A
-R3,739,009/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
-R914,456/year
Additional cost vs baseline
300-250-600
-R3,500,343/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R1,386,620/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DESC
-R2,466,663/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 DME (87.0% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 8 WLN 18C (R4,886,503/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,031,352 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R40,313,520 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

12/14 BDY

82.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.1%
Power 236.5 kW
Head 76.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

14/12BDY

82.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.1%
Power 236.5 kW
Head 76.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

10 WLN 18A

72.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 46.0%
Power 389.5 kW
Head 70.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

PJ 250 BS

71.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.8%
Power 235.8 kW
Head 72.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

8 WLN 18C

70.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.3%
Power 223.1 kW
Head 70.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

8 WLN 18A

69.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 44.0%
Power 407.2 kW
Head 70.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/10 DME

69.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 87.0%
Power 278.2 kW
Head 94.6 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

300-250-600

68.9
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.1%
Power 396.3 kW
Head 127.2 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

PJ 250 AS

66.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.6%
Power 299.8 kW
Head 94.4 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

12/14 DESC

66.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.5%
Power 349.1 kW
Head 104.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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