NZ Branch Newsletter December 2021
The newest issue of the NZ Branch Newsletter is now available for viewing and download.
29th November 2021
Corrosion Under Insulation – Research and Innovation
his webinar features two fantastic guest speakers, Dr Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng, discussing some of the Recent Developments in CUI Research from Curtin Corrosion Centre and joining us from the UK, Dr Prafull Sharma, Chief Technology Officer of CorrosionRADAR spoke about Corrosion Under Insulation Risk Analytics with Monitoring Systems using Electro-Magnetic Guided Radar (EMGR). Earlier this year (2021), CorrosionRADAR won the Materials Performance (MP) / Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formerly NACE) Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award for its ground-breaking Predictive Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Monitoring System – a next generation technology solution that is transforming the global response to the enormous industrial challenges created by CUI.
15th November 2021
2021 – Brian Cherry Awards Forum Final
The Brian Cherry Award Forum is open to postgraduate and final year undergraduate research students studying at an Australasian University. Applicants could be studying any aspect of corrosion, including but not limited to metallic and non-metallic corrosion, corrosion management, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion protection. Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to present their corrosion related research work as well as showcase their talent to their peers and the Australasian Corrosion Industry – including potential employers.
15th November 2021
Technician’s Webinar – Nickel-Cadmium Battery Testing and Refurbishment for Pipeline Protection
Nicholas, being only a few months into has a unique perspective of a newcomer, but already has a great foundation of technical knowledge. Nicholas discusses a recent project undertaken about Nickel-Cadmium battery testing and refurbishment for pipeline protection. There will be a Q&A after his presentation too.
15th November 2021
Member Spotlight – Jasmine Harrison, New QLD Branch Committee Secretary
Meet Jasmine Harrison, a mechanical engineer with Rio Tinto in Gladstone and the new Queensland Branch Committee Secretary and a YCG Steering Committee Representative.
31st October 2021
Queensland Branch Visits ACR Tech – Event Wrap Up
On Tuesday the 27th October, the Queensland ACA branch held a stripping demonstration with ACR Tech.
31st October 2021
How to Conduct a Corrosion-related Failure Analysis
Conducting a root cause analysis to identify the exact cause of a failure of a material due to corrosion, and to determine appropriate remedies, requires a detailed and thorough analysis. Failure analysis experts can be involved at any point of a product's life cycle including the design, manufacturing, service, and ultimately, when a part of the product fails due to corrosion. In this article, Les Boulton gives a brief outline of the corrosion failure analysis process.
31st October 2021NZ Branch Newsletter November 2021
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31st October 2021
The ACA Now Registered With the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
We have just received news from The Hon Dr Gary Johns that our application to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has been accepted, and The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. (ACA), the peak body for the Australian and New Zealand corrosion industry, is now an ACNC-registered Not-for-profit.
27th October 2021
Corrosion Q&A – Powder Coating vs Wet Applied Paint for Protecting Metals
Willie Mandeno Answers the Question: "Are there specific merits of powder coating vs wet applied paint for protecting metals?"
14th October 2021
Brian Cherry Awards Forum 2021 – 3 Minute Thesis Round
The Brian Cherry Awards Forum is open to postgraduate and final year undergraduate research students studying at an Australasian University. The award honours the late Professor Brian Cherry of Monash University for his significant contribution to corrosion education, consulting and the Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. Applicants can be studying any aspect of corrosion, including but not limited to metallic and non-metallic corrosion, corrosion management, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion protection. Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to present their corrosion related research work as well as showcase their talent to their peers and the Australasian Corrosion Industry.
11th October 2021NZ Branch Newsletter October 2021
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5th October 2021
Congratulations to the Winners of our RustyPics2021 Photo Competition
Congratulations to the winners of our RustyPics2021 Photo Contest: Daniel Lillas, Sanjay Choudhary, Muhammad Javed and Grand Prize winner Hoda Adelkhah and thanks for their fantastic submissions. Scott Wade, Peter Dove and Candice Blackney of the ACA VIC Branch recently spent some time to sit down and discuss each of our applicants in the RustyPics 2021 Photo Competition and officially announce the winners in the four categories of Marine, Pipeline, Concrete and Other Corrosion. You can watch the full recording and look through all the great submissions now.
3rd October 2021
Call for Nominations – Board of Directors 2021
The Australasian Corrosion Association is calling for nominations from our members to be elected to our board. Now is your opportunity to be involved at the highest level and lead your profession. The ACA Board requires a wide mix of skills and experience to satisfy its corporate responsibilities. If you feel that, you could make a valuable contribution or know a member of the ACA who you feel would make an excellent contribution, please consider a nomination.
30th September 2021
Extension of 2021 ACA Scholarships Application Deadline
As The Corrosion and Prevention 2021 Conference has been postponed to February 13, 2022, we have decided to extend the Scholarship Application Deadline to November 17th, 2021. Over $50,000 of scholarship funds available!
29th September 2021