Corrosion & Materials – Page 2 – Australasian Corrosion Association

Stray Traction Effects – where’s the problem?

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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…

Anodes, Chemical Composition & Your Boat

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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…

Corrosion & Materials | May 2018

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Technical Resources and our Members

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Some ACA Resources are available to members only providing useful information in the form of conference papers, technical articles, case studies, member profiles and more. Conference Proceedings: Published papers from past ACA conferences stretching back to 1988 can be searched online, free…

CORROSION & MATERIALS | February 2018

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P F Thompson – A Pioneer in Corrosion Research and Education

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Authors :W K Green1 & B R W Hinton2 Vinsi Partners, Sydney and Deakin University, Melbourne, 2Monash and Deakin Universities, Melbourne This article was originally published in Corrosion & Materials August 2015. Percival Faraday Thompson (P F Thompson, PFT), (1885-1951) a metallurgist…

Corrosion & Materials | November 2017

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Download PDF Version of Corrosion & Materials ASSET MANAGEMENT FEATURE Inside this Issue Tech Note: Water Leaks in Multi-storey Buildings & Corrosion Problems Tech Note: Choosing the Right Abrasive to Maximise Productivity and Surface Quality Tech Note: Long Range Ultrasonics– Long shot…

Corrosion & Materials | August 2017

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Corrosion Challenges Report

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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. Download:Corrosion Challenges – TOR & Sector Report

Member Discounts

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In addition to receiving discounted fees to ACA training, annual conference and events, ACA members can access: A 25% discount on NACE International publications. NACE International publishes magazines, a technical journal, targeted newsletters, compilations, and books in print and digitally covering all…