The ACA is seeking expressions of interest from members to join the ACA Education & Training Committee. The Education & Training Committee (E&TC) is responsible for ensuring that the ACA provides education and training that delivers the professional development needed by ACA members. The duties of the Committee include, but not limited to: • Ensuring...
3rd September 2017
By Les Boulton ACA New Zealand The Auckland meeting was held at a new venue called One Bistro in Ponsonby on 16 August. The meeting was addressed by Ash Arya, Director of CSP Coatings Ltd, on the topic of A look back at the Panmure Rail Interchange upgrades – the good, the bad, and the...
17th August 2017
[envira-gallery id=”3034″] Thank you to everyone that attended the VIC Branch Round Table Event featuring Rob Francis. Rob presented “The Seven Great Non-Corroding Wonders of the World” We look forward to seeing you at the next event!
17th August 2017
PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIFICATION FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL PLANTS – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Arthur Austin; ETRS Pty Ltd Jim Haig; Austa Energy, Technology Division Download or Read Online Cost effective reliable corrosion prevention of large plant by the coating of structural steel and peripheral equipment can be difficult to accomplish. However effective reliable corrosion prevention can be accomplished by the...
15th August 2017
Calcium Nitrite Corrosion Inhibitor Presented By Neal S. Berke; Tourney Consulting Group, LLC Event Brian Cherry Concrete Symposium |26-27 July | Melbourne
14th August 2017
Cathodic Protection, Cathodic Prevention & Electrochemical Chloride Extraction Experiences Presented By Zita Lourenco; ZetaCorr Lda Event Brian Cherry Concrete Symposium |26-27 July | Melbourne
14th August 2017
What does your role entail and what does your company do? I’m the director and owner of Absafe Pty Ltd. Absafe is a specialist contractor that provides diagnostics, repair and maintenance to all forms of the built environment. Our forte is difficult access, whether it be at heights, confined spaces, or otherwise extreme conditions. We...
13th August 2017
Forward The basic properties of an engineering material are directly related to the structure of the material. Some properties, such as strength, are sensitive to very small variations in the structure, some of which are microscopic, some of which are on an atomic scale. In order to control the properties of a material, and to...
9th August 2017
The Tasmanian ACA Branch held its biannual Trade show on the 3rd August 2017 at the Woolstores Apartments in Hobart. There was strong attendance with 13 trade exhibitors and 52 registered guests. This event was a perfect way to show case what Tasmania has to offer regarding Corrosion protection. [envira-gallery id=”2970″] Run over three hours...
9th August 2017
The recent ACA International Concrete Symposium in Melbourne named in honour of ACA life member Brian Cherry was well attended with over 100 delegates.
3rd August 2017
[wppdf id=’2579′] In This Issue: ACA Auckland Division July Meeting | 19 July 2017 May Meeting Reports | Wellington & New Plymouth June Meeting Report | Auckland
23rd July 2017
David Edelman Queensland Sugar Limited Project Engineer What does your role entail and what does your company do? I am a Project Engineer at Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL). QSL operate six bulk sugar terminals throughout Queensland, handling over 3 million tonnes of raw sugar each year. As a Project Engineer, I manage capital upgrades, equipment...
23rd July 2017
The new Standard on pipeline safety management (AS 2885.6) has been released for public comment. It will be important to everyone in the industry who is involved in safety management studies, whether for design or operation. Please download the draft document and provide your feedback before the closing date of 13 September. The basic safety...
21st July 2017
The evening began with a game of human bingo where attendees were had to ask each other a grid of questions trying to line up the answers. It was a fantastic networking opportunity where everyone got to talk to each other and prizes were awarded. After human bingo, we began the tour led by our...
6th July 2017