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TheOptimal

How it works

From changing demand
to a clear selection.

Set the duty profile. Compare combinations. Review how the selected machines would operate.

A pump selection, step by step

Illustrative example · generic machines, not a project result

01 / Operating requirements

One system. Three duty points.

Water · 1.8 bar

Include low, typical and peak demand. A selection needs to cover the operating profile, not just its highest flow.

22014080Flow · m³/hLowTypicalPeak
Low demand80 m³/h
Typical demand140 m³/h
Peak demand220 m³/h

In your scenario, add operating hours, fluid properties and site requirements to make the comparison relevant to your application.

02 / Machine combinations

Size and quantity both matter.

In this simplified example, a compact pump covers 20–80 m³/h and a larger pump covers 100–160 m³/h at the stated pressure.

CombinationDuty profile
One larger pump
Partial coverage

Cannot cover 80 or 220 m³/h.

Two compact pumps
Partial coverage

Combined capacity stops at 160 m³/h.

Compact + larger pump
Covers all three duties

A combination to review in more detail.

This example shows flow coverage. The platform also compares power demand and operating checks before you assess a selection.

03 / Selection review

See which machines run, and when.

Follow the compact + larger pump combination through each duty. Then review the limits and assumptions that still need attention.

A
Compact pump

80 m³/h

B
Larger pump

140 m³/h

System demand220 m³/hat 1.8 bar
Flow coverage at this dutyCovered in example
NPSH, motor and site limitsRequire project data

Your workspace adds performance maps, energy and cost estimates, alternative selections and a downloadable report.

In the workspace

The detail behind the decision.

Performance maps

Inspect the operating points and curves behind each machine’s predicted performance.

Comparable alternatives

Review energy estimates, costs, machine count and spare capacity against the same duty profile.

A traceable report

Keep the inputs, assumptions and engineering checks with the result you share.

See it with your application.

Talk through a duty profile and the selection you need to make.

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