Pump Performance Comparison

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

10 Pumps Analyzed
977.9 m³/hr Required
75.6 m Head Required
Application Requirements
Flow Rate: 977.9 m³/hr
Head: 75.6 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
300-250-600
12/14 DESC
10 WLN 32A
PJ 250 AS
8/10 DME
250-250-540 4P
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
PJ 250 BS
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Overall Score 85.1/100 85.1/100 72.2/100 70.6/100 68.4/100 68.2/100 67.5/100 66.0/100 65.7/100 64.6/100
Pump Type
Efficiency (%) 83.8% 83.8% 82.6% 77.2% 76.4% 79.9% 85.9% 82.3% 78.0% 80.0%
Power Consumption (kW) 242.5 242.5 406.2 354.9 267.6 305.7 286.9 276.3 460.3 315.4
Head Accuracy 76.3m 76.3m 126.0m 102.8m 76.7m 91.7m 92.5m 85.3m 134.8m 94.7m
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: 83.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 83.8%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.6%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 77.2%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 76.4%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 79.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 85.9%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 82.3%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 78.0%, Head error: 0.0% Efficiency: 80.0%, 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
R5,310,356/year
242.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
14/12BDY
R5,310,356/year
242.5 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
300-250-600
R8,896,481/year
406.2 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
12/14 DESC
R7,772,923/year
354.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10 WLN 32A
R5,859,630/year
267.6 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 AS
R6,693,888/year
305.7 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
8/10 DME
R6,282,125/year
286.9 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
250-250-540 4P
R6,052,043/year
276.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R10,079,563/year
460.3 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
PJ 250 BS
R6,906,231/year
315.4 kW × 8760h × R2.49/kWh
10-Year Total Cost
12/14 BDY
R103,104
Initial + 10-year energy cost
14/12BDY
R103,104
Initial + 10-year energy cost
300-250-600
R138,965
Initial + 10-year energy cost
12/14 DESC
R127,729
Initial + 10-year energy cost
10 WLN 32A
R108,596
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 AS
R116,939
Initial + 10-year energy cost
8/10 DME
R112,821
Initial + 10-year energy cost
250-250-540 4P
R110,520
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
R150,796
Initial + 10-year energy cost
PJ 250 BS
R119,062
Initial + 10-year energy cost
Annual Cost Comparison
12/14 BDY
Baseline
Reference point
14/12BDY
-R-0/year
Additional cost vs baseline
300-250-600
-R3,586,125/year
Additional cost vs baseline
12/14 DESC
-R2,462,567/year
Additional cost vs baseline
10 WLN 32A
-R549,274/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 AS
-R1,383,532/year
Additional cost vs baseline
8/10 DME
-R971,769/year
Additional cost vs baseline
250-250-540 4P
-R741,687/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Umgeni Verulam July 2022
-R4,769,207/year
Additional cost vs baseline
PJ 250 BS
-R1,595,875/year
Additional cost vs baseline
Cost Analysis Summary
Most Efficient: 8/10 DME (85.9% efficiency)
Lowest Operating Cost: 12/14 BDY (R5,310,356/year)
Annual Cost Range: R4,769,207 difference between highest and lowest
10-Year Impact: R47,692,068 total savings potential

🔧 Individual Pump Overview

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

BEST MATCH

12/14 BDY

85.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.8%
Power 242.5 kW
Head 76.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 2

14/12BDY

85.1
Overall Score
Efficiency 83.8%
Power 242.5 kW
Head 76.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 3

300-250-600

72.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.6%
Power 406.2 kW
Head 126.0 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 4

12/14 DESC

70.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 77.2%
Power 354.9 kW
Head 102.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 5

10 WLN 32A

68.4
Overall Score
Efficiency 76.4%
Power 267.6 kW
Head 76.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 6

PJ 250 AS

68.2
Overall Score
Efficiency 79.9%
Power 305.7 kW
Head 91.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 7

8/10 DME

67.5
Overall Score
Efficiency 85.9%
Power 286.9 kW
Head 92.5 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 8

250-250-540 4P

66.0
Overall Score
Efficiency 82.3%
Power 276.3 kW
Head 85.3 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 9

Umgeni Verulam July 2022

65.7
Overall Score
Efficiency 78.0%
Power 460.3 kW
Head 134.8 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
RANK 10

PJ 250 BS

64.6
Overall Score
Efficiency 80.0%
Power 315.4 kW
Head 94.7 m
Impeller mm
Manufacturer APE Pumps
description Full Report
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