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Maritime Event in Cairns

Website Admin November 15, 2018

There are a few place left on this event on the 20th November This one-day seminar takes a look at corrosion mitigation systems and different management strategies for marine infrastructure. This event is for anyone who has involvement with managing corrosion in…

Don’t forget to register to attend the ACAF Social Event!

Website Admin October 31, 2018

If you are heading to this years Corrosion & Prevention Conference and did not register for the Foundation Social Event you can do it directly and quickly on the ACA Events site. Enjoy an evening of fun with DJ, deluxe beverages, premium…

A new feature at the ACA Conference for 2018

Website Admin October 26, 2018

This year, the Corrosion & Prevention Exhibition will feature a new Learning Centre.

Qantas Jet | Corroded Turbine Blades cause mid air engine failure

Website Admin October 19, 2018

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau have released their report on flight QFA94 that resulted in a mid air engine failure and as a result turned back to LAX in May last year After hearing a loud bang multiple cabin crew called the…

AGPA Conference | Darwin | 8 -11 September

Website Admin August 13, 2018

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…

CATHODIC PROTECTION IN THE WATER INDUSTRY | TECHNICAL EVALUATION

Website Admin July 27, 2018

This paper adapted from paper No 39 from the 1999 Corrosion & Prevention Conference Author: B Martin Company: Brian Martin & Associates Author: D Nicholas Company: Hunter Water Australia Summary: Cathodic Protection (CP) in the Water Industry has had varying degrees of…

SUSTAINING ARMY MISSION-CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Website Admin July 17, 2018

This paper has been adapted from Corrosion & Prevention 2010 Paper 116. Links to external sites have been checked and where the information is no longer available or the link is broken the site and info have been struck out. Featured image…

A Blast from the Past

Website Admin July 11, 2018

This video was made in 2003 about the ACA and the people behind it. This video is from 2003 showing a few familiar faces..

POLARISATION EFFECT ON CONCRETE CATHODIC PROTECTION CRITERIA

Website Admin July 9, 2018

This article is adapted for the website from paper 52 at the Corrosion & Prevention 2004 . Author: M Ali Company:GHD Pty Ltd Summary Although cathodic protection (CP) to the above ground reinforced concrete structures was first applied around 30 years ago,…

Corrosion in F-35s | Primer missing

Website Admin July 9, 2018

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…