The ACA’s Water & Waste Water Treatment Technical Group hosted a Technical Event and Site Tour at the Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant. The day was designed to investigate ways of protecting and maintaining our water assets from corrosion, by bringing together a range of stakeholders to discuss various corrosion issues and their management across...
23rd August 2018
News on Morandi Bridge Collapse and a ACA Article "Corrosion Impact on Bridge Infrastructure"
22nd August 2018
Thanks to everyone who came along last Wednesday for Bruce’s compelling talk. Here are some photos from a great evening! [envira-gallery id=”5362″]
22nd August 2018
This issue features Concrete and Cathodic protection.
14th August 2018
Warmest greetings to all members of the ACA family. The new edition of Corrosion & Materials marks well over the half way mark of the ACA year and there is a lot to report.
13th August 2018
Hello to all members, volunteers and friends of the ACA! I’ve been with the ACA now for just over four months and have been able to meet with many of you in person, on the phone or via email.
13th August 2018
Australia’s Pipelines: 50 years of safe and reliable delivery of energy and water. The AGPA are expecting a high level of energy at this years Darwin conference and we’re looking to an exceptional program of business and events. There will be presentations about proposed and completed pipelines, gas policy and gas markets, regulation, safety...
12th August 2018
For latest updates and late breaking changes to the schedule please check the Conference App You can get the App here 1. Engage with friends and industry professionals 500+ delegates from around the world 80+ technical presenters 70+ exhibitors You have every chance to make connections that matter. 2. Connect and share your passion with...
9th August 2018
Register for Corrosion and Prevention 2018 before August 14 to save! Book now for your chance to win the Early Bird prize. For more information on this year’s Conference, go to:
7th August 2018
This paper adapted from paper No 39 from the 1999 Corrosion & Prevention Conference Author: B Martin Company: Brian Martin & Associates Author: D Nicholas Company: Hunter Water Australia Summary: Cathodic Protection (CP) in the Water Industry has had varying degrees of implementation and success, with its perceived importance perhaps well illustrated by its omission...
26th July 2018
The ACA has added a second NACE CIP Level 1 Course for Brisbane on September 3-8 Specifically designed for coating inspector trainees, this course will benefit anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of coatings application and inspection including project engineers, quality assurance managers, contractors, painters, technical sales representatives, blasters, paint applicators, and maintenance personnel....
24th July 2018
Want to know more about corrosion issues and their management in water & wastewater industries? The ACA Water Technical group have put together a fantastic program that will investigate and discuss ways of protecting and maintaining our water assets from corrosion. Visit Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment plant and tour the over 10,000 hectares of land, producing 40...
19th July 2018
This paper has been adapted from Corrosion & Prevention 2010 Paper 116. Links to external sites have been checked and where the information is no longer available or the link is broken the site and info have been struck out. Featured image from army.mil Dr. Ilker Adiguzel Vincent F. Hock Michael K. McInerney Heather Johnson...
16th July 2018
This video was made in 2003 about the ACA and the people behind it. This video is from 2003 showing a few familiar faces..
10th July 2018
This article is adapted for the website from paper 52 at the Corrosion & Prevention 2004 . Author: M Ali Company:GHD Pty Ltd Summary Although cathodic protection (CP) to the above ground reinforced concrete structures was first applied around 30 years ago, the CP criteria for such application are still being researched. Among all the...
8th July 2018