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.
5th December 2023
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.
28th November 2023
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.
28th November 2023
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.
28th November 2023
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.
28th November 2023
From Experimental And Computational Inhibitor Screening To Advanced Characterization Of Active Protective Coatings
The research on active coatings for corrosion protection has recently witnessed a surge, driven by the non-negotiable solutions required to meet enhanced industrial needs as well as strict health and safety regulations.
28th November 2023
Corrosion Of Rock Art In Western Australia: Alteration Of Pigments And Weathering Of Engraved Rocks
As weathering of the exposed parent rock proceeds, the tonal contrast between the weathered patina and the substrate diminishes...
23rd November 2023
Non-destructive Testing Techniques For Detection Of Cui – Corrosion Under Insulation
Any strategy should be structured, robust and appropriate for inspecting pipework, vessels, towers and other insulated components to detect CUI.
23rd November 2023
Mechanical Surface Preparation Standards for Maintenance Coating
A clearer understanding of the standards for mechanical preparation and the referenced visual standards.
21st November 2023
Impact Of Climate Change On Water And Wastewater Infrastructure
A specific case study evaluating the anticipated climate changes and system responses for the water and wastewater systems at York, Ontario, Canada will be discussed.
21st November 2023
An insight to the factors influencing corrosion under a droplet on steel and galvanized steel
The protection of steel and galvanised steel from corrosion is crucial for sustainability, mainly due to the significant carbon footprint associated with the automotive and construction industries, which produce substantial amounts of steel annually.
21st November 2023
ACA events in Tasmania lead up to Branch reactivation
As we restructure and invigorate our organisation, we are excited to announce that the ACA is planning to host two events in Tasmania in 2023, leading up to the re-establishment of the Branch in Hobart. The first event, planned to be held between June and July, will be an introduction to the costs of corrosion...
26th April 2023
Vale Don Bartlett
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of Don Bartlett, a friend, a respected Member of our community and staunch coatings stalwart, at the age of 80. Don was an expert in the fields of paint technology, anti-corrosive coatings, corrosion mitigation and materials of construction generally and his...
19th February 2023
C-Series launch in partnership with BlastOne
We are partnering with BlastOne to offer the new and improved AMPP complete suite of three coating application certificates in Australia: C6, C7 and C12 – the C-Series training. The course will offer a six-day theoretical and practical course that will deliver established marine and industrial coating applicators with three separate certifications. The C-Series training allows people to get an internationally recognised certification to...
14th February 2023
Thanks to all our 2022 Branch Partners
Thanks to all of our Annual Branch Partners for 2022. We couldn't have done it without you. If you're interested in being a Partner for 2023, opportunities are available now.
23rd January 2023