Which risk increases when fluid dynamic computations assume laminar flow beyond a pipe's Reynolds number?

A)Underestimated flow-induced vibration amplitude✓

B)Excessive computational resource allocation

C)Overestimated pump cavitation likelihood

D)Accelerated corrosion rate prediction

💡 Explanation

Flow-induced vibration increases with turbulence because increased kinetic energy rather than laminar flow leads to greater fluctuating forces, hence underestimated vibrational amplitude. Computing laminar rather than turbulent effects ignores excitation, therefore increasing the risk of mechanical failure.

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Which risk increases when fluid dynamic computations assume laminar flow beyond a pipe's Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

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