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Advances In Insulation Coatings

One definition of sustainability is “the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance”.

Meet the Members: Jasmine Hadaway

People like Jasmine Hadaway, Reliability Engineering Specialist at Rio Tinto, have been enjoying networking with like-minded peers and learning about new corrosion technologies.  

Take advantage of 2023 Training Course prices before the 18 February price rise

This ensures the ACA can maintain the high-quality courses that we deliver in partnership with AMPP, GAA, ACRA and other reputable organisations, and allows us to invest in developing new courses that are requested by the Corrosion Community.

Sustainable Long-Term Repair Of Reinforced Concrete Structures

As an alternative to the unsustainable practice of demolition and replacement, a viable option is to repair and protect the severely deteriorated structure utilizing galvanic encasements or jackets that both structurally upgrade and cathodically protect the structure.

2024 – Event Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re looking forward to working closely with our sponsors and our Branches to deliver a fantastic range of events and activities across Australasia over the course of the year.

Vale – Mike Rutherford

It is with the deepest sadness that the ACA Foundation Board of Directors announces the passing of Mike Rutherford on 12.12.2023.

Vale Mike Rutherford

Vale Mike Rutherford! On behalf of Mikes wife Donna, we are saddened to announce the passing of Mr Mike Rutherford yesterday, in Brisbane.

End of Year Message from the ACA President

In his year-end address, Isaac Isakovich Castillo, President of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), expresses deep appreciation to members for their unwavering dedication.

New Zealand (Taranaki) – End of year Catchup & Drinks

NZ Branch Newsletter December 2023

Victoria – Christmas Party

Electrochemistry, Corrosion And Data Analytics: A Pathway To Education And Better Asset Integrity

The significance of materials degradation rate and its ensuing repercussions has played a paramount role in human progress.

Sustainable Solutions To Reduce The Burden Of Fabric Maintenance

Fabric Maintenance (FM) refers to any type of asset structural maintenance that does not involve mechanical and electrical works, therefore it typically includes coatings, passive fire protection, welding, insulation, and other material and surface protection disciplines.

Sustainability Of Structures Through Advanced Coatings: Driving Towards Net Zero Carbon

To achieve sustainability, most governments and corporations have identified three parallel pathways and have each developed their environmental policy, social policy, and governance policy, also known as ESG.

Using Cathodic Protection Principles To Understand The Corrosion Of Galvanic Couples And Triples On Artillery Ammunition Dumped At Sea

A recent inquiry about galvanic corrosion of an estimated 35,000 tonnes of chemical and conventional warfare artillery ammunition dumped on a Belgian sandbank immediately after WWI revealed numerous analogies with various phenomena encountered in cathodic protection.