Which risk increases when exceeding the design Reynolds number in long-distance oil pipelines?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding the Reynolds number causes increased turbulence; because elevated turbulence intensifies shear stresses at the pipe wall, corrosion is accelerated. Therefore, pipe walls degrade faster, rather than experiencing reduced energy needs or improved mixing, which laminar designs target.

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