According to a Press Release from MIT researchers have found that a solid oxide protective coating for metals can, when applied in sufficiently thin layers, deform as if it were a liquid, filling any cracks and gaps as they form. The thin coating layer should be especially useful to prevent leakage of tiny molecules that...
9th April 2018
Author: Mr. Roman Dankiw Senior Technical Officer Directorate of Submarine Engineering Structural & Naval Architecture Group This paper is a modified summary from a study conducted by the Submarine Branch to identify and quantify the impact of corrosion on the Collins Class platforms during major maintenance activities. The results of the study led to prioritising...
2nd April 2018
Some ACA Resources are available to members only providing useful information in the form of conference papers, technical articles, case studies, member profiles and more. Conference Proceedings: Published papers from past ACA conferences stretching back to 1988 can be searched online, free to members, or purchased by non-members Corrosion Challenges Report: In 2010 the ACA...
29th March 2018
It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Mr Richard Reilly to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the ACA, based in the Melbourne HQ, effective 3 April 2018.
26th March 2018
A recent press release by National Institute for Materials Science (Japan) has found Corrosion eating Enzymes that may offer a more environmentally friendly way to control corrosion in Pipelines A research team led by NIMS and RIKEN has discovered that sulfate-reducing bacteria responsible for anaerobic iron corrosion in petroleum pipelines, etc. possess a group of cell...
26th March 2018
My favourite corrosion project is regaining control and building a good knowledge base about Port Of Newcastle’s Impressed Current Cathodic Protection systems. Also being involved in the annual inspections of the cathodic protection systems both impressed current and galvanic, is a highlight.
26th March 2018
Our Australian delegation led by Aca Chairman Dean Wall and newly appointed CEO Richard Reiley will be heading to NACE’s Corrosion 2018, this year.
26th March 2018
The ACA NZ Branch AGM 2018 was held at the Surrey Hotel, Auckland, on 22nd March. At the well-attended AGM the following members were elected to the NZ Branch Committee for 2018-2019: President: Patricia Shaw, Callaghan Institute VP Matthew Vercoe, MSS Secretary Mark Sigley, First Gas Treasurer Willie Mandeno (retired) Education Willie Mandeno Membership Hanieh Ghominejad ...
25th March 2018
“Martensite in steel - hard or soft?” The 2018 Gifkins Lecture will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting of the Victorian & Tasmanian Branch of Materials Australia.
15th March 2018
Dr Schofield is working with PhD student Hayley Simon from UCL Institute of Archaeology and Diamond Light Source. Diamond is the UK's national synchrotron and offers many non-destructive techniques that can be used to unlock the secrets of ancient treasures and explore ways to conserve artefacts ranging from ancient scrolls, bones, woods, paintings and materials to maritime treasures like The Mary Rose, the famous Tudor Ship sunk in 1545 and raised from the sea in 1982.
13th March 2018
ACA NZ BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018 The NZ Branch of ACA invites you to attend the Branch AGM, to be held on Thursday 22nd March 2018 at The Surrey Hotel in Grey Lynn. The Branch AGM will be held at 6pm, following refreshments from 5.30pm in the lounge. The AGM is to be held...
8th March 2018
Name – Paul Larkin Company – SMEC Position – Engineer – Materials Technology What does your role entail and what does your company do? As part of the Materials Technology Team at SMEC I undertake condition assessment inspections, and assist in developing repair specifications for various infrastructure assets around South-East Queensland. The team assesses water...
8th March 2018
The Newcastle ACA branch had a site tour of Amorgalv as its first event for 2018, with 20 members attending. Wayne Sharman, the General Manager of Armorgalv, gave us an understanding of the Armorgalv process and the differences to hot dip galvanising, and the different applications that Armorgalv may be used for. We then had...
8th March 2018
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1st March 2018
Corrosion by the ammonium nitrate in the gas cylinders used in Airbags since 1999 has resulted in shrapnel being propelled through a vehicle when the canister deploys the airbag. This has resulted in at least 23 deaths More than 14 million vehicles with the Takata-made airbags have been recalled worldwide over concern that they can...
1st March 2018