The ACA APGA Joint Pipeline Corrosion Management technical seminar addressed some of the challenges and solutions for preventing corrosion in pipelines, some of our most vital infrastructure. Presentations on technologies...
6th August 2018
During baseline corrosion interference testing associated with a new light rail project in Sydney NSW, significant stray traction current effects from existing traction systems were measured on the Energy Authority’s sub-transmission assets in Sydney CBD. This case study describes the actions taken to identify the corrosion risks and the events that led to resolving the electrolysis interference caused by defective rail safety devices located 20km away from the affected site.
5th June 2018
Let us start by saying that there is nothing mystical about anodes. They sacrifice themselves to protect your hull and other immersed or buried metallic fittings against corrosion. Metals and...
24th May 2018
Author: Mr. Roman Dankiw Senior Technical Officer Directorate of Submarine Engineering Structural & Naval Architecture Group This paper is a modified summary from a study conducted by the Submarine Branch...
2nd April 2018
This article has been seen around the web for the last few days. We had a look around and found that you can have a read of the original paper”...
13th February 2018
Corrosion challenges facing utility companies Wes Fawaz, Executive Officer, Australasian Corrosion Association My organisation often reports that the continuing challenge for utility companies is the management, mitigation and remediation of...
15th October 2017
Founded in 2017 to represent the needs of specialist contractors in industries that serve the protection or restoration of corrosion affected structures throughout Australasia, including New Zealand. These include companies...
25th September 2017
When is a Paint Dry? Rob Francis, R A Francis Consulting Services, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia This seemingly simple question of When is a paint dry may appear as exciting as...
11th September 2017
Pure Polyurea, Corrosion Protection & Offshore Oil Rigs Rhino Linings Australasia Pty Ltd (RLA). Both abrasive and corrosive, the marine environment is unforgiving of maritime structures such as offshore platforms,...
11th September 2017Moisture as a cause of CUI Andy Hoffman Moisture is one of the major factors to consider when investigating corrosion under insulation (CUI). Accumulating water within an insulation system can...
11th September 2017BE PREPARED – Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Hamid Khan – Product Segment Manager, Parchem Prior to the commencement of concrete repairs, the fundamental thing to consider...
11th September 2017For the first time in New Zealand a local operator has provided a state of the art hybrid corrosion protection system on concrete support piles under a major highway bridge...
29th June 2017I’m often asked questions about holiday testing or, as the Europeans call it,porosity testing. Of course, pinholes in a newly applied coating can leave the substrate exposed to the environment...
29th June 2017
In 2010 the ACA produced a report on the impact of failure of infrastructure assets through corrosion as a result of current practices and skilling in the Australian mainland urban water and Naval defence sectors. The objective of this project is to examine, identify and estimate corrosion failure costs attributable to industry practices, industry skilling and regulatory frameworks, and estimate potential corrosion failure cost reductions by implementing avoidable/preventable strategies.
24th May 2017
This 2013 publication includes over 30 Technical Papers focusing on Inorganic Zinc Coatings. The papers in this publication come from two main sources; the first eight papers were presented at...
22nd May 2017