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Darwin ACA Event | Engineers Australia

We can all go to the Annual Darwin ACA networking event this year because it is a webinar. Hosted on the Engineers Australia site

21st September 2020

Cost of Corrosion Part 5 – Defence

It is essential for defence forces to have equipment and infrastructure that is functional and operationally ready.

20th September 2020

Cost of Corrosion Part 4 – Construction and Infrastructure

Corrosion Cost and Impact – Australasian Review Buildings and structures that incorporate concrete and exposed metal are subject to corrosion. The nature of corrosion varies based on the type and...

16th September 2020

22nd Annual Technologists’ Picnic

This year, Materials Australia's Annual Technologists’ Picnic has moved online due to the current restrictions in Victoria. This annual dinner-meeting is customarily supported by members of the Australasian Corrosion Association and several sister organisations. Interested members of the general public are also encouraged to participate in this free event. This year's guest speaker is Christopher C. Berndt, University Distinguished Professor Director SEAM, Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials.

9th September 2020

Moon is rusting! Why ?

In this article a discovery that the moon is rusting causes a

8th September 2020

SEAM Seminar Series: Surface Engineering

Surface engineering is a sub-discipline of material science with applications in many industries including mining, oil & gas, steel, agriculture, automotive, etc. If a material degrades over time, it always starts from the surface as a result of interaction with the environment, causing wear and corrosion. Surface engineering processes in combination with smart material choices can significantly extend a components service life. Thus, saving resources, time and money.

2nd September 2020

Prof. Maria Forsyth |Eurocorr Plenary Lecturer

Prof. Maria Forsyth is a plenary lecturer this year at EuroCorr with the subject of: Environmentally friendly multifunctional corrosion inhibitor systems For more information visit the Eurocorr website

1st September 2020

CLOSED – Call for Director Nominations – ACA Board

The ACA is calling for nominations from 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 ACA who you feel would make an excellent contribution, please consider a nomination.

27th August 2020

Cost of Corrosion Part 3 – Water and Wastewater

Corrosion Cost and Impact – Australasian Review Water and wastewater infrastructure are present throughout Australia and New Zealand. The scope of water industries includes water treatment, distribution, plumbing, wastewater treatment,...

26th August 2020

Corrosion Careers – Keeping Up-to-date with Industry

The Young Corrosion Group (YCG) invited all interested parties to their first online event for 2020. The YCG is a dedicated membership group for the Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. that aims to assist those new to the corrosion industry by providing networking, support and professional development opportunities. YCG activities are targeted at anyone who is new to the Corrosion Industry, and or under 35 years of age across all ACA industry segments (including Academic, Asset Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Suppliers, Students).

25th August 2020

RT Radiography for Detection of CUI

CUI can be extremely difficult to detect, with insulation and cladding often masking corrosion and traditional methods, such as visual inspection through the removal of cladding and insulation can be time-consuming. Often the true extent of corrosion is not realised until too late, incurring substantial costs and productivity losses for operators. Radiography offers a safe, timely and cost-effective solution for the detection of CUI. The Oil and Gas Technical group of the ACA were fortunate to be joined by John Forlani (KAEFER Integrated Services) who shared some of his expertise with this method with us and discussed some of the key benefits of RT Radiography.

25th August 2020

Cathodic Protection of Concrete Structures Q&A Webinar

The ACA NSW Branch hosted a unique Q&A webinar session on cathodic protection of steel-reinforced concrete structures, featuring six industry-leading guest speakers. Our guest panel discuss impressed current, hybrid, and sacrificial CP systems as well as some related topics submitted by the audience.

25th August 2020

Cost of Corrosion Part 2 – Oil and Gas

Corrosion Cost and Impact – Australasian Review Causes and Management of Corrosion Corrosion is an issue which is encountered in many stages of the oil and gas industries, including oil...

18th August 2020