Which consequence results when the Reynolds number exceeds a critical threshold in a ventilation system duct undergoing turbulent airflow?

💡 Explanation

When the Reynolds number threshold is exceeded, the increased flow instabilities trigger turbulent kinetic energy dissipation because there is increased momentum transfer. Therefore the pressure drop increases non-linearly, rather than following behaviors predicted by laminar models.

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