Which outcome is hastened when a pneumatic control valve experiences choked flow?

💡 Explanation

When choked flow occurs in a pneumatic control valve, the *Venturi effect* greatly increases flow velocity nearby, because the pressure significantly drops while the media flows through the valve. Therefore, seal wear accelerates rather than pressure decreases, due to localized high-speed abrasion.

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