Accuracy and Repeatability on Thickness Measurement
Accuracy and Repeatability on Thickness Measurement Faizal Sahib; Olympus Australia 10 October 2017 | New Plymouth
2nd November 2017
Coating considerations under passive fire proofing | Wayne Thomson
Coating considerations under passive fireproofing Wayne Thomson; PFP Systems 10 October 2017 | New Plymouth
2nd November 2017
ACA New Zealand News Bulletin | November 2017
In This Issue: Wellington Christmas Social | 27 November Auckland Christmas Social | 15 December Auckland Division Joint Meeting Report Taranaki Division Technical Event Report
1st November 2017
Kingfield Galvanizing wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
Kingfield Galvanizing from Somerton has won the Small and Medium Enterprises category in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards for development of a large, automated galvanizing plant with some of the lowest emissions of any similar plant in the southern hemisphere. Kingfield Galvanizing has capacity to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of product per annum...
1st November 2017
Young Engineer Wins Batterham Medal for Corrosion Control
The winner of this year’s medal, which is administered by the Academy of Technology and Engineering, is Monash University engineer Professor Nick Birbilis. Professor Birbilis has had an impressive career to date. At 39 years old, he is a professor, the Head of Materials Science and Engineering and is the Woodside Innovation Chair at Monash...
26th October 2017
Op-Ed : Corrosion challenges facing utility companies
Corrosion challenges facing utility companies Wes Fawaz, Executive Officer, Australasian Corrosion Association My organisation often reports that the continuing challenge for utility companies is the management, mitigation and remediation of the corrosion of their assets. This is both costly and inconvenient to the companies themselves, their customers and in many cases the general public. During...
15th October 2017
NACE Cathodic Protection CP1 Tester course | Perth | October 9-13
The ACA recently held a NACE Cathodic Protection CP1 Tester course in Perth on October 9-13. We had the pleasure of having international lecturer, Calvin Pynn, who is based in Dubai as the lead for the course. Local WA lecturer John Grapiglia was the second lecturer. Thank you to all of those who attended, we...
15th October 2017
Dr Sivanesan Arumugam | Metrohm Australia (MEP Instruments)
Dr Sivanesan Arumugam Product Manager Electrochemistry & Spectroscopy Metrohm Australia (MEP Instruments) Role I am the Product Manager for Electrochemistry & Spectroscopy at Metrohm Australia & Metrohm New Zealand (MEP Instruments). One of my major roles is to provide electrochemical solutions to monitor and characterize corrosion, so that one can get more detailed information about...
15th October 2017
In Memoriam: Verne Mason Linkhorn (1944-2017)
It is with sadness that we record the passing of Verne Linkhorn, a Member of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) NZ Branch. Verne passed away in Auckland on 5th October 2017, after a short illness, at the age of 73. After schooling in Otahuhu, Auckland, and then completing his apprenticeship with TEAl, Verne flew for...
15th October 2017
Event Roundup: WA Branch Risk Based Assessment of Internal Corrosion
On 20 September The WA Branch hosted a Technical Event; Risk-Based Assessment of Internal Corrosion Features to Reduce Inspection Requirements Speaker Dr Derek Scales, Lead Engineer, Atteris Pty Ltd [envira-gallery id=”3457″] [envira-gallery id=”3465″]
27th September 2017
ACA Auckland | Young Corrosion Group Meeting 2017
The ACA Auckland Young Corrosion Group meeting held at the Surrey Hotel, Grey Lynn, on 27th September was addressed by Dr Wayne Thomson, General Manager, PFP Systems Pty Ltd on the subject of The Corrosion Industry and Opportunities for Personal Development. Wayne is the Secretary of the ACA Queensland Branch and his business role covers...
27th September 2017
Peter Johnson | TasNetworks Pty Ltd
Peter Johnson TasNetworks Pty Ltd Engineering Officer – Transmission Lines Role I am member of the Asset Engineering team and my role involves the asset management of transmission lines. TasNetworks is a Tasmanian state-owned corporation that supplies power from the generation source to homes and businesses through a network of transmission towers, substations and powerlines....
25th September 2017
Join the ACA Applicators Group
Founded in 2017 to represent the needs of specialist contractors in industries that serve the protection or restoration of corrosion affected structures throughout Australasia, including New Zealand. These include companies and individuals in; concrete protection, applied concrete floor finishes, concrete repair, hazardous coating removal, surface preparation and coating application. As an ACA member, you can...
25th September 2017
Duplex coatings systems | Ann Sheehan | GAA
Duplex coatings systems in Galvansing Ann Sheehan; GAA Protective Coatings for Asset Preservation Hobart 14 Sep 17
25th September 2017
ISO vs Aust Standards | Ted Riding | Jotun
ISO vs Australian Standards The good, the bad and the ugly Ted Riding; Jotun Protective Coatings for Asset Preservation | Hobart | 14 September 2017
25th September 2017