Robert Slater, Author at Australasian Corrosion Association

POLARISATION EFFECT ON CONCRETE CATHODIC PROTECTION CRITERIA

Robert Slater 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

Robert Slater 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…

We need YOUR ideas | Corrosion Science Experiment for years 9 & 10

Robert Slater June 20, 2018

Have you an idea for a terrific corrosion science activity which can be included in this highly respected Science and Engineering Challenge? The challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle and its partners This is a…

PIPELINE CATHODIC PROTECTION WITHIN HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT

Robert Slater June 13, 2018

This paper has been adapted from paper 45, Corrosion & Protection Conference 1997. The technology has moved on but we thought this may be of interest to those involved in cathodic protection of pipelines. Author: H. Flitt Author: V Gibson Author:…

Figure 2 – cable pit under George St., Sydney

Stray Traction Effects – where’s the problem?

Robert Slater June 6, 2018

Introduction 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…

New Zealand Newsletter June 2018

Robert Slater June 4, 2018

We would like to thank this month’s sponsor: APCO Coatings NZ Ltd and JOTUN Coatings Download New Zealand Branch Newsletter | June 2018

Anodes, Chemical Composition & Your Boat

Robert Slater May 25, 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 Alloys that are higher on the Galvanic Table protect those alloys below…

Farewell Brian Cherry – Professor of Corrosion

Robert Slater May 1, 2018

It is with extreme sadness that we share the news of the passing of Honorary Professor Brian Cherry – a scholar and true gentleman. Brian was an ACA stalwart and institution (he joined as a Member in 1969), and was a…

Did you know that today is Worldwide Corrosion Awareness Day?

Robert Slater April 24, 2018

Corrosion continues to impose a massive cost on asset owners and industry. In a report issued by NACE International (USA) the cost of corrosion has been estimated to be more than three per cent, or many billions of dollars of global GDP…

Corrosion Under Insulation – Causes, Detection & Prevention

Robert Slater April 17, 2018

This paper discusses the problems and mitigation of CUI in the Petrochemical industry as it was thirty years ago. With increased requirement for insulation since then the problem has only become more serious. Read the Paper Abstract Corrosion under Insulation is a nagging…