ACA CEO Message August 2018
Hello to all members, volunteers and friends of the ACA! I’ve been with the ACA now for just over four months and have been able to meet with many of you in person, on the phone or via email.
13th August 2018
AGPA Conference | Darwin | 8 -11 September
Australia’s Pipelines: 50 years of safe and reliable delivery of energy and water. The AGPA are expecting a high level of energy at this years Darwin conference and we’re looking to an exceptional program of business and events. There will be presentations about proposed and completed pipelines, gas policy and gas markets, regulation, safety...
12th August 2018
C&P 2018 is Underway
For latest updates and late breaking changes to the schedule please check the Conference App You can get the App here 1. Engage with friends and industry professionals 500+ delegates from around the world 80+ technical presenters 70+ exhibitors You have every chance to make connections that matter. 2. Connect and share your passion with...
9th August 2018
1 Week Left for Early Bird Registration
Register for Corrosion and Prevention 2018 before August 14 to save! Book now for your chance to win the Early Bird prize. For more information on this year’s Conference, go to:
7th August 2018
NACE CIP LEVEL 1 | BRISBANE SPACES AVAILABLE
The ACA has added a second NACE CIP Level 1 Course for Brisbane on September 3-8 Specifically designed for coating inspector trainees, this course will benefit anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of coatings application and inspection including project engineers, quality assurance managers, contractors, painters, technical sales representatives, blasters, paint applicators, and maintenance personnel....
24th July 2018
Corrosion Management in the Water and Wastewater Industry
Want to know more about corrosion issues and their management in water & wastewater industries? The ACA Water Technical group have put together a fantastic program that will investigate and discuss ways of protecting and maintaining our water assets from corrosion. Visit Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment plant and tour the over 10,000 hectares of land, producing 40...
19th July 2018
Corrosion in F-35s | Primer missing
Ten of the Royal Australian Air Force’s new multi-million-dollar strike fighters have corrosion issues after the manufacturer failed to use a protective primer when painting the F-35s The Australian reported this morning that pilots could face such debilitating ear pain or sinus injury from internal pressure changes that they could crash during complex manoeuvres, a US...
8th July 2018
We need YOUR ideas | Corrosion Science Experiment for years 9 & 10
Have you an idea for a terrific corrosion science activity which can be included in this highly respected Science and Engineering Challenge? The challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle and its partners This is a fantastic opportunity or the ACA Foundation to reach significant numbers of secondary school...
19th June 2018
What is ACA Peer Review ?
Adapted from The Conversation June 19, 2014 Peer review is one of the gold standards of science. It’s a process where scientists (peers) evaluate the quality of other scientists’ work. By doing this, they aim to ensure the work is rigorous, coherent, uses past research and adds to what we already knew. Most scientific journals,...
11th June 2018
Corrosion & Prevention 2018 Conference
The Corrosion & Prevention 2018 conference is currently running! You can always come to Melbourne in 2019
14th May 2018
Farewell Brian Cherry – Professor of Corrosion
It is with extreme sadness that we share the news of the passing of Honorary Professor Brian Cherry – a scholar and true gentleman. Brian was an ACA stalwart and institution (he joined as a Member in 1969), and was a teacher, friend and mentor to many. He was highly respected and regarded in...
30th April 2018
Did you know that today is Worldwide Corrosion Awareness Day?
Corrosion continues to impose a massive cost on asset owners and industry. In a report issued by NACE International (USA) the cost of corrosion has been estimated to be more than three per cent, or many billions of dollars of global GDP each year. Our Mission as the Australasian Corrosion Association is for corrosion to...
23rd April 2018
Ultrathin layer of aluminium oxide, though solid, can flow like a liquid?
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
Technical Resources and our Members
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 2018Welcome to Richard Reilly | The new ACA CEO
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