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ACA at the AMPP Conference 2024

At the opening of the AMPP Corrosion Conference on the 4th of March 2024 in New Orleans, AMPP celebrated their 100th Chapter being established in Australia.

Failed Industrial Dam Pump Impellers

Two (2) first stage impellers removed from high flow pumps operating in a waste management industrial dam that exhibited reduced pumping capacity, were investigated to determine the likely cause of the observed decrease in efficiency.

Quorum-sensing Driven Inhibitors For Mitigating Microbial Influenced Corrosion

To understand the processes causing surfaces biofouling and MIC, it is crucial to take in consideration the basics of biofilm formation and development.

Boomers claim victory at the 2024 Young vs Old(er) Barefoot Bowls

Use Of Molecular Microbiology Methods (Mmm) For Biocide Efficacy And Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (Mic) Risk Assessment At A Conventional Oil Recovery Site

Many microorganisms present in oil and gas systems are known to participate in microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), including sulfate-reducing prokaryotes (SRP), sulfur-oxidizing bacteria (SOB) and methanogens.

The OCG (Rusty Nuts) Group Meeting – Thursday 29th March 2024

Corrosion & Materials Journal makes its long-awaited return this April

The Australasian Corrosion Association is pleased to announce the prospectus for the first issue of our long-awaited Corrosion & Materials journal. Members, partners and asset owners can now submit their content and advertisement proposals.

Queensland – Annual General Meeting & Presentation

Victoria – Annual General Meeting

Sustainable high performance closed film ceramics thermal insulation coatings for energy, CUI and personnel protection

This paper sheds the light with practical applications of multi-ceramic thermal insulation coatings, reshaping energy management and asset protection paradigms for every industry.

NZ Branch Newsletter March 2024

New Zealand – Annual General Meeting

Newcastle – Annual General Meeting

ACA requests increased TAFE training and recognition for Industrial Painters

Corrosion is estimated to cost approximately $100 billion for Australia, and the appropriate preparation of the surface and the application of coatings to steel and concrete could minimise the losses.    

South Australia – Annual General Meeting