Which mechanism causes increased pipe erosion downstream of a partially open valve?

💡 Explanation

Increased fluid velocity past the valve generates turbulence, and this promotes localized pressure drops resulting in cavitation bubbles; these bubbles implode, causing erosion, rather than laminar processes that promote smooth flow.

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