Which risk increases when a steel pipe's internal fluid viscosity rises at a pumping station?

💡 Explanation

Increased fluid viscosity elevates the fluid's resistance inside pipes, causing greater head-loss because viscous drag increases the energy needed to sustain flow; therefore, the pressure drops along the pipe are more significant, rather than decreased turbulence or corrosion rates.

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