1175Chemical EngineeringMedium
Friction factor for a hydraulically smooth pipe at NRe = 2100 is f1. If the pipe is further smoothened (i.e., roughness is reduced), the friction factor at the same value of NRe, will________?
ADecrease
BIncrease
CRemain unchanged
DIncrease or decrease depending on the pipe material
Correct answer
B. Increase
Explanation
The correct answer is Increase.