Webinar Recordings

2023 – Brian Cherry Awards Forum (Final Round)

Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to present their corrosion related research work.

2023 – Brian Cherry Awards Forum (3 Minute Thesis Round)

Oil & Gas Technical Group – Open MIC Series (Part #1)

Oil & Gas Technical Group – Latest Insights into Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Monitoring Techniques

There are many different techniques available for the detection, quantification and identification of microorganisms and the aim of this review is to discuss some examples which can be used within the oil and gas industry readily.

Corrosion Under Insulation – Research and Innovation

his webinar features two fantastic guest speakers, Dr Thunyaluk (Kod) Pojtanabuntoeng, discussing some of the Recent Developments in CUI Research from Curtin Corrosion Centre and joining us from the UK, Dr Prafull Sharma, Chief Technology Officer of CorrosionRADAR spoke about Corrosion Under Insulation Risk Analytics with Monitoring Systems using Electro-Magnetic Guided Radar (EMGR). Earlier this year (2021), CorrosionRADAR won the Materials Performance (MP) / Association for Materials Protection and Performance (formerly NACE) Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award for its ground-breaking Predictive Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Monitoring System – a next generation technology solution that is transforming the global response to the enormous industrial challenges created by CUI.

2021 – Brian Cherry Awards Forum Final

The Brian Cherry Award Forum is open to postgraduate and final year undergraduate research students studying at an Australasian University. Applicants could be studying any aspect of corrosion, including but not limited to metallic and non-metallic corrosion, corrosion management, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion protection. Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to present their corrosion related research work as well as showcase their talent to their peers and the Australasian Corrosion Industry – including potential employers.

Technician’s Webinar – Nickel-Cadmium Battery Testing and Refurbishment for Pipeline Protection

Nicholas, being only a few months into has a unique perspective of a newcomer, but already has a great foundation of technical knowledge. Nicholas discusses a recent project undertaken about Nickel-Cadmium battery testing and refurbishment for pipeline protection. There will be a Q&A after his presentation too.

Brian Cherry Awards Forum 2021 – 3 Minute Thesis Round

The Brian Cherry Awards Forum is open to postgraduate and final year undergraduate research students studying at an Australasian University. The award honours the late Professor Brian Cherry of Monash University for his significant contribution to corrosion education, consulting and the Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. Applicants can be studying any aspect of corrosion, including but not limited to metallic and non-metallic corrosion, corrosion management, corrosion mitigation, and corrosion protection. Taking part in the Forum provides students with the opportunity to present their corrosion related research work as well as showcase their talent to their peers and the Australasian Corrosion Industry.

Congratulations to the Winners of our RustyPics2021 Photo Competition

Congratulations to the winners of our RustyPics2021 Photo Contest: Daniel Lillas, Sanjay Choudhary, Muhammad Javed and Grand Prize winner Hoda Adelkhah and thanks for their fantastic submissions. Scott Wade, Peter Dove and Candice Blackney of the ACA VIC Branch recently spent some time to sit down and discuss each of our applicants in the RustyPics 2021 Photo Competition and officially announce the winners in the four categories of Marine, Pipeline, Concrete and Other Corrosion. You can watch the full recording and look through all the great submissions now.

Concrete Corrosion and Durability Q&A

The NSW Branch’s invited a panel of experts for an evening discussion of Concrete Corrosion and Durability. Each panellist has a career of experience in the protection of concrete structures and we had a great chance for them to give their firm opinion to your questions. During the registration process, we invited our attendees to...

Third Generation Polysiloxane Technology

The ACA's Oil and Gas Technical Group was thrilled to Host Peter Bock for a presentation on Third Generation Polysiloxane Technology. Third Generation Polysiloxane (TGPS) ambient curing CUI mitigation coatings have been used in the petrochemical and processing industries for over five years since the “third generation” concept was introduced at NACE Corrosion 2017. These coating technologies have demonstrated positive results in both shop and field application for asset management in elevated temperature, cryogenic and cyclic applications across -196 to 650o C/ (-321 to 1200o F)  operational temperatures. TGPS coatings have also demonstrated effective use of a two-step (primer-insulation) CUI mitigation coating approach operating up to  400o C/750o F, when compared to the traditional (CUI coating-fibrous insulation-cladding) systems.

CP Shielding and Corrosion Under Disbonded Coatings

Presenter Facundo Varela, also known as Bob, is a research fellow at the Institute for Frontier Materials at Deakin University. His completed PhD project focused on new electrochemical methods for monitoring localised corrosion under cathodic protection. As a research fellow, he is working on an Energy Pipeline CRC sponsored project aiming to perform field trials of the sensors developed during his PhD.

ICCP Simulation of GACP System

Presenter Rajko Vukcevic is an independent CP researcher and innovator. He was involved in design and development of electronics systems and equipment for ICCP used in marine, concrete and pipeline applications, for 15+ years in Australia. He has 35+ years of electronics design experience in switch-mode power solutions. He invented the Current Multiplier based Power Distribution System for marine ICCP applications. He holds an M.S.(Elec Eng) degree from Belgrade University, Serbia and is a long-time a member of ACA.

Remote Monitoring at SA Water

Presenter Ramon Salazar is a Senior Materials Engineer at South Australian Water Corporation. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the corrosion control field, focusing on cathodic protection, concrete degradation and non-metallic materials. He is currently the chairman of the South Australian Electrolysis Committee. He has an Engineering degree from Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela and is a chartered professional member of Engineers Australia. He is also NACE CP4 Cathodic Protection Specialist.

AEC Welcome and Remote Eart and CP Designs

Presenter Dr Bruce Ackland is a Corrosion and Cathodic Protection Scientist, he obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics at Monash University in 1979 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1984, also at Monash University in the Department of Materials Engineering. Bruce has worked in the corrosion and cathodic protection industry since 1982, forming Bruce Ackland and Associates in 1985. Cathodic protection projects have involved work throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Bruce maintains an active role as a member and chairman in Australian Standards committees; is the current Chairman of the Australian Electrolysis Committee and is an accredited ACA lecturer and Corrosion Technologist.