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Conference 2024 – Call for Awards

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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.

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.

Design And Maintenance To Prevent Mic Of Steel Fire Service Pipe Systems

Fire protection systems are used as a safety feature in many industries. They are found in...

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, And Big Data For Corrosion Control – Quo Vadis?

The current era has seen amazing, paradigm shifting scientific developments. We now know that the size of small molecule and materials spaces is for all practical purposes, infinite...

An Overview And Discussion On Challenges And Future Perspectives Of Corrosion Engineering In The Emerging Renewable Energy Age

Concrete Impressed Current Cathodic Protection In A Black Rust Environment

Cathodic protection has been a widely used technique to control corrosion of steel...

Silicosis And Worker Safety In Surface Preparation Abrasive Choice

The "new asbestosis" theme is at fever pitch on social and professional work platforms -instigated by some for discerning interests, the risk of operator terminal illness caused from silicosis by cut stone and gem stone, is front of mind.

Advances In Insulation Coatings

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

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.

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.

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.