Which risk increases when natural gas flow through a pipeline approaches the limits defined by a high Reynolds number?

💡 Explanation

Turbulent flow develops because exceeding the Reynolds number surpasses the threshold where viscous forces stabilize the flow. Transition to turbulence causes significant energy loss and pressure drop, therefore turbulent flow is the risk, rather than laminar or predictable flow profiles.

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