A recent inquiry about galvanic corrosion of an estimated 35,000 tonnes of chemical and conventional warfare artillery ammunition dumped on a Belgian sandbank immediately after WWI revealed numerous analogies with various phenomena encountered in cathodic protection.
28th November 2023
The research on active coatings for corrosion protection has recently witnessed a surge, driven by the non-negotiable solutions required to meet enhanced industrial needs as well as strict health and safety regulations.
28th November 2023
A long-time member of our association, Kingsley Brown has served as an ACA director from 2014-2021, before rejoining to fill a casual vacancy in 2023.
24th November 2023
My forward my focus will be on building on the work already done over the last three years.
24th November 2023
As weathering of the exposed parent rock proceeds, the tonal contrast between the weathered patina and the substrate diminishes...
23rd November 2023
Any strategy should be structured, robust and appropriate for inspecting pipework, vessels, towers and other insulated components to detect CUI.
23rd November 2023
Come celebrate and catch up with your network at the ACA Victorian Branch’s annual Christmas Party.
22nd November 2023
A clearer understanding of the standards for mechanical preparation and the referenced visual standards.
21st November 2023
A specific case study evaluating the anticipated climate changes and system responses for the water and wastewater systems at York, Ontario, Canada will be discussed.
21st November 2023
The protection of steel and galvanised steel from corrosion is crucial for sustainability, mainly due to the significant carbon footprint associated with the automotive and construction industries, which produce substantial amounts of steel annually.
21st November 2023
In 2023, the Conference delivered 65 paper presentations under 13 streams. The event also featured nine forums, some of which hosted by our Technical Groups.
17th November 2023
The Strategic Alliance is based on the principle of cooperation between the ACA and AMPP, which will advance a similar mission in protecting infrastructure through corrosion prevention and management.
16th November 2023
An annual tradition at the Corrosion & Prevention Conference, the ACA Awards honoured the work, research and contribution of esteemed corrosion professionals in Australasia.
15th November 2023
This paper discusses and compares the different pre-coating of steel surface cleanliness standards for hand and power tool, wet and dry abrasive blasting, and water jetting prepared by ISO, SSPC, & NACE, with the AS 1627 series of Standards.
8th November 2023