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Inside this Issue: Meet the…ACA Branch Presidents Industry Insight: Setting up a Corrosion Management System – 3 Points to Consider Industry Insight: Advanced Condition Assessment of Hunter Water’s Cast Iron Watermains Technical Note: Mind the Gap—the Hidden Threat of Failing Passive Fire Protection University Profile: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Professional Practice Paper: East Drop Structure Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Paper: Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels Interstitially Hardened with Carbon Under Paraequilibrium Conditions

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Early Bird Registration: Register before 23rd August for the discounted conference registration fee.

10–13 November 2013 www.acaconference.com.au

Technical streams include: • Corrosion mechanisms, modelling and prediction • Protective coatings • Cathodic protection • Concrete corrosion and repair • Materials selection and design • Asset and integrity management • Corrosion prevention implementation

The conference will be integrated with an exhibition which will showcase the products and services within the corrosion mitigation industry.

• Failure analysis • Corrosion in biomedical applications • Contractor perspectives • Education and training

For further information contact The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc on +61 (0)3 9890 4833, Email: conference@corrosion.com.au or refer to www.acaconference.com.au

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CONTENTS

The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc (ACA) is a non-profit membership based organisation akin to a “learned society”. The ACA was established in 1955 to service the needs of Australian and New Zealand companies, organisations and individuals involved in the fight against corrosion. It is dedicated to ensuring all aspects of corrosion are responsibly managed, protecting the environment and ensuring public safety.

ACA members are drawn from a wide cross section of industries united by their common interest – to reduce the impact of corrosion in Australasia.

The ACA is a founder member of the World Corrosion Organization Front Cover Photo: Elimination of potential corrosion of the aluminum substrate is of upmost importance when trying to achieve and maintain paint finishes on yachts of this quality. Image supplied

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ISSN 1326-1932 Published by The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc. ABN: 66 214 557 257 Editor Ian MacLeod – Western Australian Museum ian.macleod@museum.wa.gov.au Associate Editors Research: Bruce Hinton – Monash University bruce.hinton@monash.edu Professional Practice: Willie Mandeno – Opus International Consultants, willie.mandeno@opus.co.nz News: Ian Booth – The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc, ibooth@corrosion.com.au

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President’s Message

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Chief Executive Officer’s Message

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ACA 2013 Training Calendar

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News

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ACA Branch News

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ACA Standards Update

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ACA 2013 Roadshow Review

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2013 ACA Member Survey

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Coatings Group Member Profile

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Meet the…ACA Branch Presidents

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ACA Coating Inspection Certificate

Reviewers Andy Atrens – University of Queensland Nick Birbilis – Monash University Frederic Blin – AECOM Lex Edmond – Monash University Harvey Flitt – Queensland University of Technology Maria Forsyth – Deakin University Rob Francis – Aurecon Australia Warren Green – Vinsi Partners Doug John – Curtin University of Technology Graeme Kelly – Corrotec Services Nick Laycock – Shell Grant McAdam – Defence Science & Technology Organisation David Nicholas – Nicholas Corrosion John Robinson – Mount Townsend Solutions Raman Singh – Monash University Graham Sussex – Sussex Material Solutions Tony Trueman – Defence Science & Technology Organisation Geoffrey Will – Queensland University of Technology David Young – University of New South Wales

Advertising Sales Wesley Fawaz – The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc, wesley.fawaz@corrosion.com.au Ph: 61 3 9890 4833, Fax: 61 3 9890 7866 Subscriptions Print Version: ISSN 1326-1932 Subscription rates: Within Australia: AU$72.60, incl GST Outside Australia: AU$77, excl GST posted airmail The views expressed in Corrosion & Materials are those of the individual authors and are not necessarily those of the ACA. Publication of advertisements does not imply endorsement by the ACA. Copyright of all published materials is retained by the ACA but it may be quoted with due reference.

The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc PO Box 112, Kerrimuir, Victoria 3129, Australia Ph: 61 3 9890 4833, Fax: 61 3 9890 7866 Email: aca@corrosion.com.au Internet: www.corrosion.com.au

CONTENTS

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Industry Insight: Setting up a Corrosion Management System – 3 Points To Consider

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Industry Insight: Advanced Condition Assessment of Hunter Water’s Cast Iron Watermains

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Technical Note: Mind the Gap—the Hidden Threat of Failing Passive Fire Protection

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University Profile: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Professional Practice Paper: East Drop Structure Assessment and Rehabilitation

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Research Paper: Enhanced Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels Interstitially Hardened with Carbon Under Paraequilibrium Conditions

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Suppliers and Consultants

ACA Operations Board President: Allan Sterling

Corrosion & Materials Corrosion & Materials is the official publication of The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc (ACA).

Published bi-monthly, Corrosion & Materials has a distribution of 2,500 to ACA members and other interested parties. Each issue features a range of news, information, articles, profiles and peer reviewed technical papers. Corrosion & Materials publishes original, previously unpublished papers under the categories “Research” and “Professional Practice”. All papers are peer reviewed by at least two anonymous referees prior to publication and qualify for inclusion in the list which an author and his or her institution can submit for the ARC “Excellence in Research Australia” list of recognised research publications. Please refer to the Author Guidelines at www.corrosion.com.au before you submit a paper to Wesley Fawaz at wesley.fawaz@corrosion.com.au with a copy to bruce.hinton@monash.edu ACA also welcomes short articles (technical notes, practical pieces, project profiles, etc) between 500 – 1,500 words with high resolution photos for editorial review. Please refer to the Article Guidelines at www.corrosion.com.au before you submit a paper to Wesley Fawaz at wesley.fawaz@corrosion.com.au

ACA Branches & Divisions Auckland Division: Grant Chamberlain

64 21 245 9038

ACA Technical Groups Cathodic Protection: Bruce Ackland

61 3 9890 3096

Coatings: Matthew O'Keeffe

61 437 935 969

Chief Executive Officer: Ian Booth

Newcastle: Karen Swain

Operations Chairman: Paul Vince

New South Wales: Jim Galanos

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Senior Vice President: Andrew Hargrave

Queensland: Cathy Sterling

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Junior Vice President: Mohammad Ali

South Australia: Dennis Richards

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Immediate Past President: Peter Dove

Tasmania: Grant Weatherburn

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Directors: Graham Carlisle Matthew Dafter John Duncan Fred Salome Graham Sussex Dean Wall Geoffrey Will

Taranaki Division: Ron Berry

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Victoria: John Tanti

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Water & Water Teatment: Matthew Dafter 61 419 816 783

Wellington Division: Monika Ko Western Australia: Gary Bennett

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Concrete Structures & Buildings: Frédéric Blin

61 3 9653 8406

Mining Industry: Ted Riding

61 3 9314 0722

Petroleum & Chemical Processing Industry: Fikry Barouky 61 402 684 165

Young Corrosion Group: Erwin Gamboa

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* all the above information is accurate at the time of this issue going to press.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hi All, The ACA continues to grow in terms of membership. We are now almost up to 1,900 members and should be at 2,000 by the time of the November Conference. This is a good effort, with very few other organisations growing at the rate that we are. The results of the recent membership survey are currently with the Board and will be discussed at the upcoming Board meeting in Sydney in June.

Allan Sterling President

The most pleasing part of the road show was that the attendees were not the “usual” ACA members.

The ACA President now has an individual email address president@corrosion.com.au.

Please feel free to send an email with comments or suggestions relating to the ACA. I will endeavour to answer email when I can or refer them to someone for further input as required.

Please be patient with me as I come to grips with checking multiple email addresses.

Since my last message, the ACA Board and Council have been very busy behind the scenes addressing day to day and long term issues for the ACA. The membership will be updated on these behind the scene activities in due course. The Council is currently in the process of electing another director to the Board following the resignation of Brad Dockrill. Brad has been active within the ACA at Board level for about 10 years. Thank you, as this time is completed as a volunteer and comes out of our personal time that is typically spent with families and others. Brad’s involvement included a stint as Australasian President.

I attended the road show event in Brisbane, which was very well attended.

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The most pleasing part of the road show was that the attendees were not the “usual” ACA members. It was good to get other members involved and participating with the events.

I am hoping to be able to attend selected events around the various Branches however as it always generally pans out, my other work commitments have increased dramatically since I became President. However, as mentioned in my last column, if a Branch has a specific event that they would like me to attend as ACA President, please contact myself or Wesley Fawaz and we will see what we can organise.

Planning for the November conference C&P2013 “Where Theory Meets Practice” continues to move ahead.

We have had strong interest in paper presentations. Abstracts have been reviewed and we now await the final papers to be submitted. The conference will be held in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and we look forward to seeing you all there.

To a certain extent “Corrosion Matters” steals my thunder in that details of what is happening in the ACA is already known to the membership by the time this issue of C&M is printed.

If you don’t receive your copy, firstly check in your junk mail and then contact the ACA. There are many awards on offer including significant scholarships and attendance at the 2013 Conference.

Those interested in applying should log onto the ACA web site and check out details.

ACA Coatings AWARDS The ACA Coatings Technical Group are now calling for nominations for the annual Rust Award and Nightingall Award.

Rust Award The purpose of the Rust Award is to honour a protective coatings contractor for their meritorious and/or innovative performance in the field, or in recognition of significant contribution to their industry.

Nominations should be guided by the following criteria: • For outstanding achievement in commercial coatings work, demonstrating innovation, durability or utility.

• For an outstanding industrial or commercial coatings project demonstrating longevity of the original coating.

• For outstanding achievement demonstrating aesthetic merit in industrial coatings work.

• For outstanding achievement in the completion of a difficult or complex industrial coatings project.

Nightingall Award The Nightingall Award was established to recognise distinguished achievement in the development, manufacture or application of protective coatings or advancement of the protective coatings industry.

Full details and nomination forms can be downloaded at www.corrosion.com.au with nominations closing 31st August 2013. Recipients will be announced at the ACA Corrosion & Prevention 2013 conference and exhibition in Brisbane 10th – 13th November.

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CEO’S MESSAGE

ACA Foundation launches ambitious program to support Advancing Corrosion Mitigation through Education The recent achievements of ACA Foundation Limited (the Foundation) are approaching the satisfaction of major milestones in the development and delivery of its key performance indicators.

From somewhat humble beginnings, the newly structured Foundation has established three significant activities which it supports annually. Through its strong links with ACA, the Foundation supports the Future Leaders Forum, an annual international guest lecturer tour and a substantial array of scholarships which cater for all sectors and stages of applicant careers.

The Foundation is focussed on Advancing Corrosion Mitigation through Education. It is demonstrating industry leadership by providing funding support for the activities mentioned above as well as securing financial sustainability for the future.

The Foundation recently launched a Centurion Donor Program which enables donor’s to commit to an ongoing annual level of support for the Foundations activities. Centurion donations are dedicated to the

scholarship fund and are quarantined from administration expenses so the 100% of a donor’s contribution are applied for the purposes for which the donation was made. Importantly, Centurion donations and other donations to the scholarship fund are tax deductible.

During 2013 the Foundation will fund scholarships to a combined value of $80,000.

It is the Foundations hope that a similar level of funding will be provided well into the future.

Maintaining support for scholarships will depend on the level of support from Centurion Donors and other fundraising programs undertaken.

ACA is the largest supporter of the Foundation, both directly and via its Branch network. ACA is committed to a $50,000 donation in 2013.

This edition of Corrosion & Materials contains information on the Foundation scholarship program and more general information on each of the activities in which it is involved.

The governance and development responsibilities of the incorporated body have been undertaken by a small group of dedicated contributors including its Chairman, Dean Wall and Directors Paul Vince, Roman Dankiw and until recently, Bradley Dockrill.

In the near future the Foundations membership will be widened to include a broader representation of industry participants and governance and development opportunities will be available for those that are willing and able to contribute in a governance role.

Whether you participate in the Foundation’s activities as a Centurion Donor, through encouraging financial support via your ACA Branch and from the Australasian organisation, by attending a Foundation supported activity or as the recipient of a Foundation funded scholarship, you will be supporting the future of your industry.

Ian Booth Chief Executive Officer ibooth@corrosion.com.au

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For more information on the ACA Foundation Ltd. 2013 Scholarship Program including criteria, deadlines and the application process please refer to the scholarship section of the ACA website or contact Jacquie Martin on +61 (0)3 9890 4833.

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ACA 2013 TRAINING CALENDAR

ACA 2013 Training Calendar Corrosion Technology Certificate

NACE - Coatings Inspection Program CIP Level 1

Cathodic Protection Monitoring

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$1922.73

$192.27

$2115.00

AU Mbr

$1286.36

$128.64

$1415.00

AU Mbr

$3236.36

$323.64

$3560.00

AU Non Mbr

$2254.55

$225.45

$2480.00

AU Non Mbr

$1568.18

$156.82

$1725.00

AU Non Mbr

$3700.00

$370.00

$4070.00

NZ Mbr*

$1925.00

NZ Non Mbr

$2255.00

NZ Mbr*

$1285.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1570.00

NZ Mbr*

$3235.00

NZ Non Mbr

$3715.00

Sydney

October

14th - 18th

Melbourne

August

12th - 14th

New Zealand

July/August

29th - 03rd

Perth

December

10th - 12th

Sydney

August

19th - 24th

Tasmania

September

02nd - 7th

Adelaide

October

14th - 19th

Brisbane

October/November

28th - 02nd

Melbourne

November

25th - 30th

Introduction to Protective Coatings Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

Cathodic Protection Advanced

AU Mbr

$500.00

$50.00

$550.00

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Non Mbr

$618.18

$61.82

$680.00

AU Mbr

$1922.73

$192.27

$2115.00

NZ Mbr*

$455.00

Brisbane

September

NZ Non Mbr

$620.00

AU Non Mbr

$2254.55

$225.45

$2480.00

16th

NZ Mbr*

$1925.00

NZ Non Mbr

$2255.00

NACE - Coatings Inspection Program CIP Level 2

Melbourne

August

05th - 09th

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

Perth

December

02nd - 06th

AU Mbr

$3236.36

$323.64

$3560.00

AU Non Mbr

$3700.00

$370.00

$4070.00

NZ Mbr*

$3235.00

NZ Non Mbr

$3715.00

New Zealand

August

05th - 10th

Sydney

August

26th - 31st

Adelaide

October

21st - 26th

Brisbane

November

04th - 09th

Melbourne

December

02nd - 07th

Protective Coatings Quality Control Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$1286.36

$128.64

$1415.00

Corrosion & CP of Concrete Structures

AU Non Mbr

$1568.18

$156.82

$1725.00

Mbr Status

NZ Mbr*

$1285.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1570.00

AU Mbr

Fee $918.18

GST $91.82

Total Fee $1010.00

Brisbane

September

17th - 19th

AU Non Mbr

$1150.00

$115.00

$1265.00

New Zealand

December

09th - 11th

NZ Mbr*

$920.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1150.00

Coatings Selection and Specifications Mbr Status

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GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$1286.36

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$1415.00

AU Non Mbr

$1568.18

$156.82

$1725.00

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$1285.00

Perth

July

Melbourne

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$1570.00 16th - 18th

October

01st - 03rd

Coatings Inspection Refresher Mbr Status

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GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$500.00

$50.00

$550.00

AU Non Mbr

$618.18

$61.82

$680.00

NZ Mbr*

$455.00

NZ Non Mbr

$620.00

Brisbane

November

09th

New Zealand

December

12th

Introduction to Cathodic Protection Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$500.00

$50.00

$550.00

AU Non Mbr

$618.18

$61.82

$680.00

NZ Mbr*

$455.00

NZ Non Mbr

$620.00

Perth

December

09th

Brisbane

July

16th - 17th

Tasmania

November

25th - 26th

NACE – Peer Review CIP Level 3

ACA/ACRA Corrosion & Protection of Concrete Structures

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$1271.82

$127.18

$1399.00

AU Mbr

$918.18

$91.82

$1010.00

AU Non Mbr

$1493.64

$149.36

$1643.00

AU Non Mbr

$1150.00

$115.00

$1265.00

NZ Mbr*

$1272.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1494.00

NZ Mbr*

$920.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1150.00

Brisbane

November

Sydney

August

13th - 14th

Perth

September

19th - 20th

Electrolysis Testers Course Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$618.18

$61.82

$680.00

AU Non Mbr

$677.27

$67.73

$745.00

NZ Mbr*

$550.00

Sydney

October

NZ Non Mbr

$620.00

Resits NACE – Coating Inspector Program Level 1 & 2 Mbr Status

Fee

GST

Total Fee

AU Mbr

$863.64

$86.36

$950.00

AU Non Mbr

$1090.91

$109.09

$1200.00

NZ Mbr*

$865.00

NZ Non Mbr

$1110.00

Examination Tests will be conducted to coincide with scheduled programs – contact ACA for details

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All registration fees are payable in Australian Dollars. All registrations are subject to ACA’s published terms, conditions and policies which can be found at www.corrosion.com.au 2013 Calendar accurate as of 24/5/2013. Refer to www.corrosion.com.au for an updated version. * All NZ courses are GST free.

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Course Highlights The Characteristics of Cement and Concrete Concrete Deterioration Mechanisms Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Survey and Diagnosis of Concrete On-site Measurements Laboratory Measurements Repair and Protection of Reinforced Concrete Repair of Damaged Concrete Cathodic Protection Further Electrochemical Methods Preventive Measures for New Concrete

Corrosion & CP of Concrete Structures Brisbane, July 16th - 17th Tasmania, November 25th - 26th This course covers the background theory on corrosion and cathodic protection, including such aspects as selection and design of cathodic protection systems (impressed current and sacrificial), installation of cathodic protection systems, materials and equipment, problem troubleshooting and assessment and repair of structures.

Course Highlights Modes of Concrete Deterioration Assessment and Repair of Structures Corrosion Fundamentals Remediation Options Selection & Design of Cathodic Protection Systems Materials and Equipment Installation of Cathodic Protection Systems Control of Interference Currents Commissioning of Systems Criteria for Cathodic Protection Operation and Maintenance of Systems Problem Troubleshooting System Records and Documentation

Register now at www.corrosion.com.au

NEWS

ACA release technical publications

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CORROSION TECHNOLOGY

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TYPES OF CORROSION METALLIC TECHNOLOGY CORROSION

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PREDICTING CORROSION CORROSION TECHNOLOGY REACTIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Inorganic Zinc Coatings Technical Publication – 2nd Edition Released The ACA is pleased to announce the publication and release of the 2nd Edition of the Inorganic Zinc Coatings technical publication.

TECHNICAL PUBLICATION SERIES

THE CORROSION CORROSION TECHNOLOGY PROCESS

A number of papers have been expanded or edited for this publication, and most of the historical papers have been reformatted, although an attempt has been made to keep the format as close to original as possible.

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INTRODUCTION INORGANIC ZINC COATINGS

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Copyright 2013 The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc PO Box 112 Kerrimuir Victoria 3129 Australia

History, Chemistry, Properties, Applications and Alternatives

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Copyright 2013 The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc 3129 Australia

PO Box 112 Kerrimuir Victoria A Compilation of Papers published in Australia and New Zealand

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TECHNICAL

The technical papers in this publication come from two sources. The first eight papers were presented at the Coatings seminars conducted by The Australasian Corrosion Association in 1997 and 1998 in Australia and New Zealand. The second group of papers are from local authors and published or presented at various conferences between 1959 and 2012. The first paper is a copy of Victor Nightingall’s original Australian patent. While the papers concentrate on inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coatings, some branch into related subjects such as galvanizing and epoxy zincs and issues such as performance of top coats over zinc coatings.

Version 1.0

Copyright 2013 The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc PO Box 112 Kerrimuir Victoria 3129 Australia

2nd Edition Copyright 2013 The Australasian Corrosion Association Inc PO Box 112 Kerrimuir Victoria 3129 Australia

Corrosion Technology Technical PUBLICATIONS Publication Series

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The ACA has now released the full series of the Corrosion Technology technical publications.

The ACA has developed this publication series to provide an understanding of how and why corrosionTECHNICAL happens, how PUBLICATIONS it manifests itself and how the relevant methods of corrosion prevention and control operate.

This series describes corrosion and its mitigation in general terms, applicable to a wide range of industries. The publication series is suitable for many

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working in a corrosion-related field and is an integral part of the certification scheme developed by the ACA. The information in this publication series is largely taken from the student notes to ACA’s Corrosion Technology Certificate Course.

These technical resources are free for all members of the ACA and can be downloaded in the member’s only area at www.corrosion.com.au

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Introducing the ACA Foundation Ltd. Centurions ACA Foundation Ltd. recently launched a Centurion Donor program through which supporters are able to demonstrate ongoing support for the Foundation’s activities by committing to an AU$100 per year tax deductible donation.

“It’s a pleasure to be an ACA Foundation Centurion as I have received so much assistance and encouragement from the ACA community throughout my career.

It’s a privilege to be able to support the foundation and the association that has supported me and to contribute to the education of future generations of corrosionists.”

Dr David Nicholas, Nicholas Corrosion & ACA Foundation Centurion

Centurions like David Nicholas believe in and support ACA Foundation Ltd and are committed to the advancement of corrosion education throughout Australasia.

To become a Centurion, complete a Centurion Program ‘Commitment Form’ and return it with payment to the ACA Foundation Ltd. The ‘Commitment Form’ is available from the ACA office or online at www.corrosion.com.au under the Foundation tab.

On receipt of your first donation, you will be recognised as a Centurion Donor, you will receive a tax deductible receipt, Centurion certificate and a Centurion lapel pin.

For more information on the Centurion Program please contact, Jacquie Martin on +61 3 9890 4833 or foundation@corrosion.com.au

David Nicholas (right) receives his Centurion certificate from Newcastle branch president Phillip Layton (left).

Priceless plate has surface tested A recent article published in The West Australian (Priceless plate gets royal treatment) reported that a 315 year old 30cm pewter plate, which dates back to 1697 when Dutchman Willem de Vlamingh landed at Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay, was escorted by the head of the Fremantle Maritime Museum, Ian MacLeod, to be tested in the Australian Synchrotron.

In the article Dr MacLeod said WA has a huge historical legacy given to it and the museum has a public responsibility to excavate, document, conserve and interpret that unique history.

Willem de Vlamingh.

Dr MacLeod said the plate, which features the names of the explorers’ crews and the explorers’ reasons for being in the area, was one of the WA Museum’s most prized assets.

He said the testing to study the nature of the plate’s surface, to be funded with a research grant from the Australian Synchrotron, would be done by three scientists in eight-hour shifts, working 24 hours a day for five days.

They would do a map of the composition of the plate and a detailed surface analysis of the decay patterns

to work out how best to conserve it, display it and allow it to travel for the 400th anniversary of the first European contact with Australia in 2016.

“The Synchrotron’s X-ray beams are so powerful they can actually see below the surface in a non-destructive way, so what we will be able to is get an image of the underlying weaknesses and, therefore, we will be able to better design and fabricate a new custommade showcase and travelling box for it,” Dr MacLeod said.

The de Vlamingh plate mounted at Synchrotron.

June 2013 www.corrosion.com.au p.13

NEWS

Polytechnic West to offer Industrial Coatings Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application Polytechnic West is currently preparing to deliver a traineeship in the Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application by 2014.

This will provide industry with the opportunity to train and up skill employees in industrial coatings within a traineeship structure, to ensure they are suitably qualified to meet emerging industry demands.

The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform the wide range of surface

preparation and protective coating application operations.

quality training and assessment to the industrial coatings industry.

If you have experience across the skills of media blasting, coatings, surface preparation, measuring, corrosion control and safe working practices, you may be able to gain a nationally recognised qualification through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Polytechnic West lecturers offer extensive experience working as technical experts within industry and as trainers for specialised surface coating suppliers.

With an excellent reputation in automotive vehicle refinishing, Polytechnic West are well positioned to utilise their current skills to provide

For more information on Industrial Coatings at Polytechnic West call 1800 796 705 or visit polytechnic.wa.edu.au

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NEWS

VIC YCG Technical & Networking Event The most recent Victorian Young Corrosion Group technical and networking event was held at the Coopers Inn, Exhibition Street, Melbourne, on Wednesday the 27th of March 2013. The event was held to expose younger engineers to general corrosion principles and techniques and provide a forum for younger engineers to network. The night was promoted based on the wealth of experience of both Graham Sussex and Bruce Ackland.

Graham Sussex is a stainless steel expert with of over 20 years of experience and gave a presentation on the basics of stainless steel choice. Graham was able to give a reference frame for the selection of stainless steels for those less

aware of stainless steels. He used various examples and enlightened the less aware about simple evaluation techniques.

Bruce Ackland presented on Cathodic Protection (CP) and all of its uses. Bruce explained the idea of CP on a scientific level and then was able to show commercial systems and how large they can eventually be. He entertained the group with stories of the history of CP, disastrous explosions, Gaddafi and even CP as it relates to DNA. After the technical presentations concluded, a large group remained for the networking opportunity. Attendees chatted to other YCG members and to the presenters, some remaining for

more than an hour to have a corrosion discussion or merely to have a chat and a good catch up.

The night was well attended and met the YCG goals of providing a base level of understanding to engineers as well as a forum for networking. The YCG would like to thank the Victorian Branch of the ACA as well as Katherine Webber in the ACA office for her tireless efforts.

New Sydney-based Consultancy Firm After a 24 year long career as Chief Technology Officer of Savcor Group Ltd, Atef Cheaitani has launched Remedial Technology Pty Ltd, a specialised provider of corrosion control and remediation consultancy services for reinforced concrete structures. This firm takes a focused approach to corrosion control by combining practical on-site experience with the technical and electrochemical design expertise of

the founder. Remedial Technology Pty Ltd provides services to asset owners who are in need of proven, long term and cost effective solutions for concrete structures with corrosion issues.

Remedial Technology Pty Ltd website www.remedialtechnology.com.au For further information, contact Atef Cheaitani on 0412 477 773.

Atef Cheaitani.

NEWS

NZ maintains access to Australian Synchrotron New Zealand will continue to invest in the Australian Synchrotron research facility to provide access for New Zealand scientists, said Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce.

New Zealand will contribute A$5 million over four years towards the operating costs of the Australian Synchrotron, which is the largest piece of scientific infrastructure in the Southern hemisphere. The Synchrotron provides scientists with an intense light that can be used to study the structure and composition of materials.

“This continued investment ensures that New Zealand scientists will get preferential access to leading-edge research technology. Synchrotron science has applications across a wide range of scientific disciplines highly relevant to New Zealand,” Mr Joyce says.

The government and New Zealand research sector previously contributed $6.27 million (A$5m) towards building the facility and over the last five years has contributed $4.39m (A$3.5m) towards its running costs.

This investment helped to ensure that

New Zealand scientists had preferred access to the facility since it opened.

An example of New Zealand research which has benefited from the facility includes the research undertaken by Callaghan Innovation (previously Industrial Research Ltd) to analyse mechanisms to control corrosion of pipelines. The work involves collaboration with business and has significant potential to prevent costly oil and gas pipeline corrosion failure.

Seminar to cover the latest in coatings inspection equipment The latest developments in coatings inspection equipment enable users to gain more accurate, consistent results and save valuable time in measurement and data collection with increased quality results and traceability.

However, many users are not fully aware of how to gain the most from their use including utilising the many various settings.

Phillro Industries are inviting expressions of interest from industry to attend a training seminar covering the latest in advanced inspection equipment and quality reporting software.

The one day seminar in Melbourne will be of interest to those working in

surface preparation, coating application and coatings inspection and will cover key inspection and reporting topics such as: igital Surface Profile Measurement, D Data Collection and Analysis igital Surface Contamination D Measurment igital Climate Measurement D and Monitoring, Data Collection, Monitoring and Analysis igital Dry Film Thickness D Measurment, Data Collection, Monitoring and Analysis

Coating Porosity Testing “This would be an inaugural one day seminar to be held in Melbourne which will be invaluable to all practitioners that must meet contract specifciations and quality outcomes in the protective coatings market. If there is interest in this seminar, we may consider extending to other capital cities in the future” said Paul Jenkins of Phillro Industries.

To express your interest in attending refer to www.phillro.com.au

Coating Adhesion Testing

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Fully controllable and easily monitored either locally or remotely the Zebra systems has a coating replacement interval of 20 years and Cassette a design life of 50 years.

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Roll Anode™

Rolled Zinc in Drilled Holes Anode string up to 1m long embedded in 30mm drill hole for CP of existing structures. Protect columns, beams, pile caps. Can be used in wet/seawater areas.

Cassette™

Surface Mounted Ribbon Anode for Aggressive Environments

GSC Super Anode™

Specifically designed for rapid, easy application and developed to withstand wet/splash exposures. Install to: • underside of wharf decks in splash zones • leaking basements, pools and tunnels • confined space or limited access areas

Embedded Zinc Anodes

Anode embedded in repair concrete to protect the surrounding areas. High output gives cathodic protection not just low polarisation for cathodic prevention. Use in conjunction with galvanised reinforcement in new structures for long term protection with low cover in severe exposures.

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ZincTape™

Camur II™

ZincTape’s pre-applied conductive adhesive is unique and ensures continuous active corrosion protection. Applied insitu on new or old steel it provides better corrosion protection than hot dip galvanising.

The Camur II is a complete system for monitoring structures and controlling cathodic protection systems.

Pre-assembled as a complete system or for use with client transformer/rectifiers.

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Pipelines

Tanks

Applied rapidly insitu on pipes of any diameter using the Metawrapper. Double wrap (50% overlap) for 20 year warranty.

Quickly installed in long strips and pressed down using a Metapress (strong magnetic roller).

Structural Sections

Sheet Piles

Applied in appropriate widths over complex shapes such as steel sections. Applied in conjunction with GSC Super Anodes for elements founded in concrete. Simple method to repair column bases.

Laid up on sheet piles.

Steel surface can be dried and ZincTape applied between tides to enable protection to over lap with water anodes.

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ERE 20™ ½ Cell

Continuity Tester

Force’s ERE 20 manganese dioxide half cell has 30 years of proven performance monitoring CP systems. No drifting of results preventing long term data comparisons.

Protector’s CM2 continuity tester is used to test reinforcement connections and continuity across the ground bed in CP applications.

Test under load is essential.

CP Logger

Current Limiters

corrPRE’s 4 channel half cell potential data logger is ideal for monitoring potentials and undertaking 24hr potential decays on simple CP systems.

corrPRE’s Current Limiters avoid excessive current outputs in ICCP systems. Models 5-50, 50-500 & 2502000 mA (latter is AC powered).

NEWS

ACA welcomes new members Corporate Gold

Corporate Gold

Australian Pickling and Passivation Service www.picklingandpassivation.com.au Australian Pickling and Passivation has evolved over the last 3 years as a specialist in house or onsite contracting service. They use innovative solutions and techniques to restore the corrosion resistance to stainless steel fabrications and infrastructure reinstating the chromium enriched layer, which is important to the integrity and durability of stainless steels. Whether your enquiry relates to commercial, industrial, mining, oil and gas or residential, Australian Pickling and Passivation can provide a competitive and innovative solution.

Corporate Silver

MDR Certification Engineers www.mdr.net.au MDR Certification Engineers is a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited company who is a specialist provider of inspection and certification of equipment in the oil, gas, mining and resources sector, including fabrication works.

In particular, the expertise of MDR is the quality management, inspection, testing and certification of pressure equipment, large scale storage and process tanks and pipelines, including classified plant and structures for the resource sector, oil & gas and petrochemical industry.

E&A Contractors www.eacontractors.com.au E&A Contractors delivers value in Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Procurement and on-site services to high profile local and interstate customers from a wide range of sectors including mining, water, oil & gas, and energy. Their Whyalla Plant has undergone a considerable expansion, part of which has been establishing state of the art surface treatment facilities which are amongst the biggest in the State allowing turnkey solutions to its clients.

Individual/Student/Retired Members Name

Company/Institution

Location

Name

Company/Institution

Location

Yolanda Alba-Belzunce

ASC

SA

Stephen Kotzur

Cormac Contracting

NSW

WA

Simon Little

Southern Prospect

TAS

Thermoshield Australia

VIC

Daniel Luder

Woodside Energy

WA

Reimana Barlow Carson Batty Eric Besson

Transfield Worley

WA

Mark McCallum

Alliance Power and Data

Newcastle

Raymond Bunworth

Yara Fertilizers

VIC

Ronald McLeay

McLeay Painting Services

QLD

Clayton Burns

Monadelphous

QLD

Peter Matthews

Deborah Buswell

Intecsea

WA

Sabari Meenakshisundaram

ConocoPhillips Australia

Darwin

QLD

Seyed Mostafavi

MYD Consulting Engineers

NSW

John Cannon

WA

Sean Castafaro

Rio Tinto

WA

Clifford Parkes

CIVMEC Construction & Engineering

WA

Heath Chellis

SNR Soda Abrasive & Coating (QLD)

QLD

Semek Patrzalek

Rosen Australia

VIC

QLD

Nathan Pengelly

University of Newcastle

Newcastle

Murphy Pipe & Civil

Newcastle

Alex Rowstron

Yule Collopen Martin Connolly

WA

Joseph Cooper

Cape Australia

QLD

Craig Ryan

EJK Painting

NSW

Zarko Curcic

Zak's Contracting Services

VIC

Clayton Rose

Rose's Contracting

Darwin

WA

David Sargent

PPG

QLD

McConnell Dowell

QLD

Stephen Shephard

Adelaide Fast Blast

SA

QLD

Apinya Singha

Kasetart University

Thailand

Anthony D'Orazio Clint Doherty Dale Edwards Mahsa Esfahani

Swinburne University

VIC

Murray Shaw

Prolan NZ

NZ

Kristian Ferors

Ferors Construction Consultants

SA

Xin Shu

The University of Auckland

NZ

NZ

Noel Smith

QLD

Monash University

VIC

Franz Tito

NSW

SA

Robert Toohey

Aquatec Waterproofing Solutions

SA

Russell Toulmin

Soroor Ghaziof Kateryna Gusieva Lawrence Hampton Neville Hall

WA SKM

WA

Trevor Hammond

Clough AMEC

QLD

Darren Trainor

Tidal Solutions

WA

Owen Harvey

GHD

NSW

Jesse Wade

Cape Australia - Marine Offshore

WA

Peipei Huang

Deakin University

VIC

Shanghai Wei

The University of Auckland

NZ

J Rajendran Jayaraman

Cormac Contracting

Malaysia

Yuxiang Wu

Monash University

VIC

SA

Caizhen Yao

The University of Auckland

NZ

TAS

Yafei Zhang

Deakin University

VIC

Bruce Jewell Bradley Knott

McElligotts (TAS)

June 2013  www.corrosion.com.au  p.19

BRANCH NEWS

CUI & Thermal Insulation Technical Event International Guest Speaker Monica Chauviere from the USA treated ACA members in Western Australia (26th March) and Victoria (28th March) to a great presentation on a topic she is extremely knowledgeable about and passionate for.

Monica spent 32 years with Exxon Mobil - 12 years with refractory materials and over 20 years with coatings and insulation (nonmetallic materials).

Below is a review of Monica’s presentation in Perth from David Sloan.

There is now much greater awareness of CUI than there was even as recently as 20 years ago. The thermal properties of insulation materials had been the focus and there was no recognition of the performance requirements of the coatings under insulation, to the point where sometimes only a primer was used. It is almost inevitable that the traditional insulating material (mineral wool) with a low-durability cladding (riveted and poorly sealed to start with, then abused in service and suffering mechanical damage) will allow water to contact the piping or equipment and in turn get heated to process temperature, subjecting the coating and equipment to hot water immersion service conditions. These are trying conditions for many coatings, especially a primeronly system and it comes as no surprise

that catastrophic failures have been experienced.

Monica told of a laboratory test where wet insulation under cladding was held at a temperature of 82° C (180° F) for a period to determine the time taken to dry out. It was expected that drying would occur over a relatively short time after removal of the moisture source, as predicted by Monica and her team at the time, and our audience on the night. However, the test was terminated after 14 days, when corrosion monitoring equipment showed no decrease in the corrosion rate.

Another observation that Monica made was that CUI is not the only problem that can arise from wet insulation.

Wet insulation does not provide the heat conservation that dry insulation does and this therefore can change conditions inside the insulated item.

Instead of being held at an elevated temperature, wet insulation can allow internal temperatures to drop below dew point, and this can result in corrosive conditions internally that weren’t predicted, or inspected for.

Monica also proposed the idea that you don’t get what you specify, you get what you inspect for – there are so many things that can go wrong, especially with the cheaper insulation systems and materials. Purchasing and procurement too often have too much power in decision-making, relegating operations

personnel to ‘victim’ status, with integrity and reliability teams burning resources supporting the victims in resolving their inherited problems.

The conclusion was that high integrity insulation systems are costly, but the whole-of-life costs of inferior systems are even more expensive and they carry with them safety and other risks. Get it right when specifying the system – if attention is paid to the combination of the coating system, the insulation material and the cladding system, the risk of failure and the costs of inspection are reduced.

Melbourne.

Perth.

SA Branch May Product Event The South Australia Branch in conjunction with corporate members LR Industrial Services held a product event at the SA Water testing Facility on May 14th , 2013.

This event saw LR Industrial Services personnel Cameron McFarlane, Barry Eldridge and Rod McLeod educate our attendees on the product capabilities of their non-toxic and environmentally friendly ‘liquid rubber’ elastomeric membrane coating.

A product spray application demonstration was also given, allowing the 25 Branch attendees to

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witness the product’s adhesive and elastic properties as well as its ultrahigh film build capability.

The event was followed by refreshments courtesy of LR Industrial Services at the Hilton Hotel.

BRANCH NEWS

WA Branch April Meeting Speakers for the WA Branch April technical meeting were Pierre Gouhier and Mark Robinson from RPC Technologies & RPC Pipe Systems respectively.

RPC group are manufacturers of advanced composite pipe and fittings for a standard range of waste water and water applications as well as custom design and fabrication of pipe for more demanding chemical and process uses. Typical sizes range from 300mm to 3 metre diameter.

Pierre led the evening with an overview of the many types of resin and 3 types of reinforcing fibres available with their respective cost/performance characteristics in different environments.

Pierre then discussed manufacturing processes and design optimisation for non-standard applications.

There was lots of audience interest with many questions from the floor. The presentation concluded with Graham Carlisle presenting both Mark & Pierre with a bottle of wine in appreciation.

Mark followed with details of the continuous product testing undertaken over more than 30 years, showing the long term durability able to be achieved with composites.

ACA Auckland Division – April Meeting Report The ACA Auckland meeting held on April 18th was addressed by Bruce Fordyce, Sales & Marketing Manager for Steelpipe Auckland on the subject of Making Pipe – Delivering Corrosion Protection Solutions. James Hawkes, GM of Steelpipe, and other Steelpipe staff were also present at the well-attended meeting.

Steelpipe manufacture pipe at their Auckland and Perth plants for underground services. The buried steel pipe has a life expectancy of about 100 years and it is installed by many of the water suppliers in NZ. Steelpipe originated in Wanganui in 1903 when spiral wound water pipe was first fabricated by riveting steel sheet into “cylinders”. Bruce commenced the presentation by showing a segment of

old riveted steel pipe from the 1920s which was still in fair condition. He outlined how the company had grown and moved to Auckland in 1953 where Steelpipe has recently opened a new concrete lining pipe plant which can manufacture two metre diameter steel pipes for very large water mains.

The manufacture of the externally coated (Polyken) and concrete-lined spiral welded steel pipe was then outlined and illustrated with video clips.

The manufacturing process involves a number of steps:- 1) uncoiling steel coils; 2) cutting and forming spiral sheets; 3) welding into spiral pipe; 4) application of external tape coating; 5) concrete lining and controlled hydration (21 days). The final product is 10-12 tonne segments of completed pipe ready for

delivery to site. Bruce described how the steel pipe was protected against corrosion, including “autogenous healing” of the internal concrete lining if small cracks developed.

The presentation concluded with an outline of the current Watercare Services Hunua-4 Project to deliver water through 2m diameter Steelpipe. The water will travel 22km underground from the Hunua catchment region to the Onehunga treatment plant. After an extensive Q&A session Wayne Thomson thanked the Steelpipe staff for their interesting presentation. At the conclusion of the meeting Alaina Pennycook from Syntech Distributors won the draw for a fine wine prize kindly donated by Steelpipe.

Alaina Pennycook receiving her prize from Bruce Fordyce of Steelpipe.

Bruce Fordyce (left) introduced by Auckland Chairman Wayne Thomson.

Attendees after the meeting concluded.

June 2013 www.corrosion.com.au p.21

ACA STANDARDS UPDATE

ACA Standards Update Welcome to the third corrosion related standards report for 2013 prepared by ACA Standards Officer, Arthur Austin.

As previously this report is in two stages, namely:

‘durability’. ‘ corrosion’ or ‘corrosivity’ or ‘corrosive’; but not ‘anodizing’ or ‘anodize(d)’.

1. A global standards and publication focus, searching through SAIGLOBAL Publications at https:// infostore.saiglobal.com/store, for all current publications and standards relating to one of the ACA Technical Groups “Petroleum & Chemical Processing Industries”.

‘ paint’ or ‘coating’; but not ‘anodizing’ or ‘anodize(d)’. ‘ galvanize’ or ‘galvanized’ or galvanizing’.

This proved to be quite difficult given the general title of the Technical Group.

Different search strategies were used, as shown in the results.

‘ electrochemical’ or ‘electrolysis’ or ‘electroplated’.

2. A SAI Global search, as previously, at http://www.saiglobal.com/online/ for new standards, amendments or drafts for AS, AS/NZS, EN, ANSI, ASTM, BSI, DIN, ETSI, JSA, NSAI and standards and amendments for ISO & IEC published from 20 March 2013 to 20 May 2013, using the key words and key word groups:

‘anode’ or ‘anodic’.

‘cathode’ or ‘cathodic’.

‘ corrosion’ and ‘concrete’ or ‘concrete’ and ‘coatings’.

Summary 1. Through SAIGLOBAL Publications at https://infostore.saiglobal.com/store there were:

a. 1 05 Titles for search on “Petroleum and Corrosion”; none from AS/ ASNZS; as shown in Table 1. b. 166 Titles for a search on ‘Gas and Corrosion”; with 1 from AS/ASNZS; as shown in Table 2. c. 117 Titles for a search on ‘Chemical and Corrosion”; 1 from AS/ASNZS; as shown in Table 3.

2. A cross SAIGLOBAL online Standards Publications there was a total of 42 listings of new standards, Drafts and Amendments, found issued from to 20 March 2013 to 20 May 2013; with 20 from AS/ASNZS; as shown in Table 1.

A copy of this report can be downloaded from the ACA’s website www.corrosion.com.au

Table 1. Title search by publisher with keywords ‘petroleum and corrosion’ – 105 publications found A total of 105 Publications were found with 0 references to AS, AS/NZS publications.

Results by publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland

10

Association Francaise de Normalisation

7

Comite Europeen de Normalisation

7

Italian Standards

7

International Organization for Standardization

6

Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut

6

Polish Committee for Standardization

6

Belgian Standards

5

British Standards Institution

5

German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

5

Norwegian Standards (Norges Standardiseringsforbund)

5

Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut

5

Standardiserings-Kommissionen I Sverige

5

Swiss Standards

5

Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion

4

NACE International

4

Interstandard (Russia)

3

Korean Standards Association

3

American Society for Testing and Materials

2

Standardization Administration of China

2

Bureau of Indian Standard

1

Energy Institute (formerly Institute of Petroleum)

1

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ACA STANDARDS UPDATE

Ford Motor Company

1

Results by subject - Petroleum and related technologies – 93 results Equipment for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries

50

Hydraulic fluids

35

Lubricants, industrial oils and related products

4

Petroleum products in general

2

Fuels

1

Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment

1

Iron and steel products

18

Corrosion of metals

3

Results by subject - Fluid systems and components for general use – 9 results Pipeline components and pipelines

9

Results by subject - Manufacturing engineering – 1 results Surface treatment and coating

1

Results by subject - Paint and colour industries – 1 results Paint coating processes

1

Results by subject - Road vehicles engineering – 1 results Road vehicle systems

1

Results by subject - Testing – 1 results Environmental testing

1

Results by Publication ASTM D1838-12a

Standard Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases

SS EN ISO 13680 Ed. 3 (2010)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use As Casing, Tubing And Coupling

SO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2008

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

GB/T 23802-2009

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

PN EN ISO 13680:2012

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NBN EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

ONORM EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NEN EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

UNI EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NS EN ISO 13680 Ed. 1 (2010)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2002

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

EN ISO 13680:2001

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

June 2013 www.corrosion.com.au p.23

ACA STANDARDS UPDATE

NS EN ISO 15156-3:2009

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials For Use In H[2]s-containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant Cras (corrosion-resistant Alloys) And Other Alloys

ISO/DIS 13680

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

BS EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries. Corrosion-resistant alloy seamless tubes for use as casing, tubing and coupling stock

DIN EN ISO 13680 (2010-12)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

DIN EN ISO 15156-3 (2010-12)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials for use in H<(Index)2>S-containing environments in oil and gas production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant CRAs (corrosion-resistant alloys) and other alloys (ISO 15156-3:2009)

NF EN ISO 13680:2013

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

Table 2. Title search by publisher with keywords ‘gas and corrosion’ – 166 publications found A total of 166 Publications were found with 1 reference to AS, AS/NZS publications.

Results by publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland

12

Association Francaise de Normalisation

11

British Standards Institution

10

Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut

9

Standardiserings-Kommissionen I Sverige

9

Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut

8

Belgian Standards

7

Comite Europeen de Normalisation

7

German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

7

International Organization for Standardization

7

Korean Standards Association

7

Polish Committee for Standardization

7

Swiss Standards

7

Italian Standards

6

Japanese Standards Association

5

NACE International

5

Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion

4

Norwegian Standards (Norges Standardiseringsforbund)

4

Standardization Administration of China

4

American Society for Testing and Materials

3

Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano

3

European Committee for Standards - Electrical

3

International Electrotechnical Committee

3

Society of Automotive Engineers

3

Energy Institute (formerly Institute of Petroleum)

2

Wirtschafts und Verlagsgesellschaft Gas und Wasser

2

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1

Brazilian Standards

1

Compressed Gas Association

1

Engineering Equipment Material Users Association

1

Interstandard (Russia)

1

Standards Australia

1

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UK Ministry of Defence standards

1

US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks

1

Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V.

1

Verlag des Vereins Deutscher Ingenieure

1

VGB Power Tech Service GmbH

1

Results by subject - Metallurgy – 60 results Corrosion of metals

35

Iron and steel products

19

Ferrous metals

6

Results by subject - Petroleum and related technologies – 51 results Equipment for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries

50

Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment

1

Results by subject - Electronics – 28 results Electromechanical components for electronic and telecommunications equipment

28

Results by subject - Testing – 17 results Environmental testing

17

Results by subject - Fluid systems and components for general use – 15 results Pipeline components and pipelines

11

Fluid storage devices

3

Fluid power systems

1

Results by subject - Electrical engineering – 3 results Electrical engineering in general

2

Insulating materials

1

Results by subject - Manufacturing engineering – 3 results Welding, brazing and soldering

2

Surface treatment and coating

1

Results by subject - Aircraft and space vehicle engineering – 2 results Aerospace fluid systems and components

1

Fasteners for aerospace construction

1

Results by subject - Construction materials and building – 1 results Installations in buildings

1

Results by Publication AS 60068.2.60-2003

Environmental testing - Tests - Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test

ASTM D1838-12a

Standard Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases

JIS Z 2291:2004

Method For High-temperature Gaseous Corrosion Test Of Metallic Materials

GB/T 19745-2005

Corrosion tests in artificial atmosphere at very low concentrations of polluting gas(es)

PN EN ISO 10062:2009

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

KS D 7109:2005

Flux cored wires for CO2 gas shielded arc welding of atmospheric corrosion resisting steel

KS D ISO 10062:2003

Corrosion tests in artificial atmosphere at very low concentrations of polluting gas(es)

UNI EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

UNI EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NS EN ISO 15156-3:2009

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials For Use In H[2]s-containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant Cras (corrosion-resistant Alloys) And Other Alloys

DIN EN ISO 15156-3 (2010-12)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Materials for use in H<(Index)2>S-containing environments in oil and gas production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant CRAs (corrosion-resistant alloys) and other alloys (ISO 15156-3:2009)

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ISO 21207:2004/Cor 1:2008

Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Accelerated corrosion tests involving alternate exposure to corrosion-promoting gases, neutral salt-spray and drying - Technical Corrigendum 1

I.S. EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests in Artificial Atmosphere at Very low Concentrations of Polluting Gas(es)

ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2008

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

GB/T 23802-2009

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock - Technical delivery conditions

GB/T 28416-2012

Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Accelerated corrosion tests involving alternate exposure to corrosion-promoting gases, neutral salt-spray and drying

ASTM G186-05(2011)

Standard Test Method for Determining Whether Gas-Leak-Detector Fluid Solutions Can Cause Stress Corrosion Cracking of Brass Alloys

DIN EN ISO 10062 (2008-04)

Corrosion tests in artificial atmosphere at very low concentrations of polluting gas(es) (ISO 10062:2006)

SS ISO 21207:2005

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmospheres - Accelerated Corrosion Tests Involving Alternate Exposure To Corrosion-promoting Gases, Neutral Salt-spray And Drying

NEN ISO 21207:2004

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmospheres - Accelerated Corrosion Tests Involving Alternate Exposure To Corrosion-promoting Gases, Neutral Salt-spray And Drying

PN EN ISO 13680:2012

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

UNI ENV 13797:2001

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulfide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods - Guidelines

ISO 21207:2004

Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Accelerated corrosion tests involving alternate exposure to corrosion-promoting gases, neutral salt-spray and drying

BS ISO 21207:2004

Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres. Accelerated corrosion tests involving alternate exposure to corrosion-promoting gases, neutral salt-spray and drying

UNE EN ISO 10062:2009

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

NBN EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

NEN EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

SN EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

NF EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

ONORM EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

SS EN ISO 10062 Ed. 2 (2008)

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

NS EN ISO 10062 Ed. 2 (2008)

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

I.S. EN ISO 10062:1995

Corrosion Tests In Artificial Atmosphere At Very Low Concentrations Of Polluting Gas(es)

NBN EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

ONORM EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NEN EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NS EN ISO 13680 Ed. 1 (2010)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

SS EN ISO 13680 Ed. 3 (2010)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

I.S. EN ISO 13680:2002

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

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EN ISO 13680:2001

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NF ENV 13797:2001

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulphide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods Guidelines

ONORM ENV 13797:2001

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulfide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods - Guidelines

SS ENV 13797 Ed. 1 (2001)

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulfide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods - Guidelines

NEN ENV 13797:2000

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulfide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods - Guidelines

ISO/DIS 13680

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock - Technical delivery conditions

ENV 13797:2000

Corrosion Protection - Carbon And Low Alloy Steels For Use In Hydrogen Sulfide Containing Environments In Oil And Gas Production - Materials And Test Methods - Guidelines

BS EN ISO 10062:2008

Corrosion tests in artificial atmosphere at very low concentrations of polluting gas(es)

ISO 10062:2006

Corrosion tests in artificial atmosphere at very low concentrations of polluting gas(es)

BS EN ISO 13680:2010

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries. Corrosion-resistant alloy seamless tubes for use as casing, tubing and coupling stock

DIN EN ISO 13680 (2010-12)

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

NF EN ISO 13680:2013

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes For Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock

Table 3. Title search by publisher with keywords ‘chemical and corrosion’ – 117 publications found A total of 117 Publications were found with 1 reference to AS, AS/NZS publications.

Results by publisher British Standards Institution

11

Italian Standards

8

Association Francaise de Normalisation

7

German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

7

Standardization Administration of China

7

Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion

6

Belgian Standards

6

Comite Europeen de Normalisation

6

National Standards Authority of Ireland

6

Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut

6

Norwegian Standards (Norges Standardiseringsforbund)

6

Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut

6

Polish Committee for Standardization

6

Standardiserings-Kommissionen I Sverige

6

Swiss Standards

6

American Society for Testing and Materials

5

International Organization for Standardization

5

NACE International

2

Society of Automotive Engineers

2

Bureau of Indian Standard

1

Interstandard (Russia)

1

Standards Australia

1

Results by subject - Manufacturing engineering – 77 results Surface treatment and coating

77

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Results by subject - Construction materials and building – 13 results Construction materials

12

Structures of buildings

1

Results by subject - Chemical technology – 7 results Products of the chemical industry

5

Equipment for the chemical industry

2

Results by subject - Environment. Health protection. Safety – 5 results Protection against dangerous goods

5

Results by subject - Health care technology – 4 results Laboratory medicine

4

Results by subject - Metallurgy – 4 results Corrosion of metals

3

Testing of metals

1

Results by subject - Aircraft and space vehicle engineering – 3 results Materials for aerospace construction

2

Ground service and maintenance equipment

1

Results by Publication AS 2331.3.11-2004

Methods of test for metallic and related coatings - Corrosion and related property tests Chemical residue tests

ASTM G109-07

Standard Test Method for Determining Effects of Chemical Admixtures on Corrosion of Embedded Steel Reinforcement in Concrete Exposed to Chloride Environments

UNI EN 480-14:2007

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

NBN EN 480-14:2007

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

UNE EN 480-14:2007

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

NS EN 480-14 Ed. 1 (2007)

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

NEN EN 480-14:2006

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

EN 480-14:2006

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

I.S. EN 480-14:2006

Admixtures for Concrete, Mortar and Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination of the Effect on Corrosion Susceptibility of Reinforcing Steel by Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

NF EN 480-14:2006

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

SS EN 480-14 Ed. 1 (2006)

Admixtures For Concrete, Mortar And Grout - Test Methods - Part 14: Determination Of The Effect On Corrosion Susceptibility Of Reinforcing Steel By Potentiostatic Electro-chemical Test

DIN EN 480-14 (2007-03)

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Test methods - Part 14: Determination of the effect on corrosion susceptibility of reinforcing steel by potentiostatic electro-chemical test

BS EN 480-14:2006

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of the effect on corrosion susceptibility of reinforcing steel by potentiostatic electro-chemical test

Table 1 STANDARDS FOR AS, AS/NZS, EN, ANSI, ASTM, BSI, DIN, ETSI, JSA, NSAI AND STANDARDS AND AMENDMENTS FOR ISO & IEC PUBLISHED from 20 March 2013 to 20 May 2013 for: New standards, amendments or drafts for AS, AS/NZS, EN, ANSI, ASTM, BSI, DIN, ETSI, JSA, NSAI and Standards or Amendments for ISO & IEC PUBLISHED between 20 March 2013 to 0May 2013 Key word search on ‘durability’.- 4 citations found 0 from AS/NZS ISO/FDIS 4548-5

Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines - Part 5: Test for cold start simulation and hydraulic pulse durability

I.S. EN 335:2013

Durability of Wood and Wood-based Products - use Classes: Definitions, Application to Solid Wood and Wood-based Products

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UNE EN 16122:2013

Domestic And Non-Domestic Storage Furniture - Test Methods For The Determination Of Strength, Durability And Stability

BS EN 335:2013

Durability Of Wood And Wood-Based Products - Use Classes: Definitions, Application To Solid Wood And Wood-Based Products

Key word search on ‘corrosion’ or ‘corrosivity’ or ‘corrosive’; but not ‘anodizing’ or ‘anodize(d)’- 13 citations in all – Zero AS/ NZS citations ISO 21601:2013

Corrosion of metals and alloys - Guidelines for assessing the significance of stress corrosion cracks detected in service

ISO 7539-11:2013

Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion cracking - Part 11: Guidelines for testing the resistance of metals and alloys to hydrogen embrittlement and hydrogen-assisted cracking

ISO/DIS 17463

Paints and varnishes - Determination of the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings by the accelerated cyclic electrochemical technique (ACET)

I.S. EN 4266:2013

Aerospace Series - Bearing Spherical Plain, Metal to Metal, in Corrosion Resisting Steel, Cadmium Plated - Wide Series - Dimensions and Loads - Inch Series

DIN EN ISO 7539-1 (2013-04)

Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion testing - Part 1: General guidance on testing procedures (ISO 7539-1:2012)

DIN 81249-2 (2013-05)

Corrosion of metals in sea water and sea atmosphere - Part 2: Free corrosion in sea water; Text in German and English

FORD WSS M21P17 B2:2013

Engineering Material Specification - Corrosion Protective Coating, Mechanical Zinc Plate, Trivalent Chromium, Topcoat Sealer

BS ISO 21601:2013

Corrosion Of Metals And Alloys - Guidelines For Assessing The Significance Of Stress Corrosion Cracks Detected In Service

BS S 524:1969+A4:2013

Aerospace Series - Specification For Cold-Rolled 18/10 Chromium-Nickel Corrosion-Resisting Steel Sheet And Strip (Titanium Stabilized: 800 Mpa)

BS S 536:1970+A2:2013

Aerospace Series - Specification For Low Carbon 18/10 Chromium-Nickel Corrosion-Resisting Steel Sheet And Strip (500 Mpa)

BS S 537:1970+A2:2013

Aerospace Series - Specification For Low Carbon 17/12 Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum Corrosion-Resisting Steel Sheet And Strip (500 Mpa)

BS ISO 7539-10:2013

Corrosion Of Metals And Alloys - Stress Corrosion Testing - Part 10: Reverse U-Bend Method

BS T 80:1997+A1:2013

Specification For 12% Chromium Corrosion-Resisting Steel Tubes (770 Mpa)

Key word search on ‘paint’ and or ‘coating’; but not ‘anodizing’ or ‘anodize(d)’ or corrosion– 19 Publications found; Zero from AS/NZS corrosion related; ISO/DIS 17463

Paints and varnishes - Determination of the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings by the accelerated cyclic electrochemical technique (ACET)

I.S. EN ISO 11890-2:2013

Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Volatile Organic Compound (voc) Content - Part 2: Gas-chromatographic Method (ISO 11890-2:2013)

I.S. EN ISO 15110:2013

Paints and Varnishes - Artificial Weathering Including Acidic Deposition (ISO 15110:2013)

DIN EN ISO 15091 (2013-04)

Paints and varnishes - Determination of the electrical conductivity and resistance (ISO 15091:2012)

DIN EN ISO 20567-3 (2013-04)

Paints and varnishes - Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings - Part 3: Singleimpact test with a free-flying impact body (ISO 20567-3:2012)

UNE EN ISO 9117-4:2013

Paints And Varnishes - Drying Tests - Part 4: Test Using A Mechanical Recorder (ISO 91174:2012)

BS ISO 16482-1:2013

Binders For Paints And Varnishes - Determination Of The Non-Volatile-Matter Content Of Aqueous Rosin-Resin Dispersions - Part 1: Oven Method

BS ISO 16482-2:2013

Binders For Paints And Varnishes - Determination Of The Non-Volatile-Matter Content Of Aqueous Rosin-Resin Dispersions - Part 2: Microwave Method

QPL 24647 Revision Mar 2013

Qualified Product List Of Products Qualified Under Performance Specification - Mil-Prf-24647 - Paint System, Anticorrosive And Antifouling, Ship Hull - Revision Mar 2013

BS EN ISO 3233-1:2013

Paints And Varnishes - Determination Of The Percentage Volume Of Non-Volatile Matter - Part 1: Method Using A Coated Test Panel To Determine Non-Volatile Matter And To Determine Dry Film Density By The Archimedes Principle

UNE EN ISO 9117-5:2013

Paints And Varnishes - Drying Tests - Part 5: Modified Bandow-Wolff Test (ISO 9117-5:2012)

ISO/DIS 13179-1.2

Implants for surgery - Plasma-sprayed unalloyed titanium coatings on surgical implants - Part 1: General requirements

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ISO/DIS 16691

Space systems - Thermal Control Coatings for satellites and spacecraft - General requirements

I.S. EN ISO 9717:2013

Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings - Phosphate Conversion Coating of Metals (ISO 9717:2010)

BS ISO 28340:2013

Combined Coatings On Aluminium - General Specifications For Combined Coatings Of Electrophoretic Organic Coatings And Anodic Oxidation Coatings On Aluminium

MIL HDBK 205 Revision A Notice 1 Inactivation

Phosphatizing And Black Oxide Coating Of Ferrous Metals - Revision A Notice 1 Inactivation

FORD WSS M21P17 B2:2013

Engineering Material Specification - Corrosion Protective Coating, Mechanical Zinc Plate, Trivalent Chromium, Topcoat Sealer

BS ISO 11347:2012

Ships And Marine Technology - Large Yachts - Measurement And Assessment Of The Visual Appearance Of Coatings

13/30269751 DC BS ISO 16691

Space Systems - Thermal Control Coatings For Satellites And Spacecraft - General

Key word search on ‘galvanize’ or ‘galvanized’ or galvanizing’ – 0 Standard Publications found; Key word search on ‘corrosion’ and ‘concrete’ or ‘concrete’ and ‘coatings’ - 1 Standard Publications found on that search but there was one related to corrosion ISO 1920-11:2013

Testing of concrete - Part 11: Determination of the chloride resistance of concrete, unidirectional diffusion

Key word search on ‘cathode’ or ‘cathodic’ -1 corrosion related Standard Publications found; Zero AS/NZS Publications I.S. EN 16299:2013

Cathodic Protection of External Surfaces of Above Ground Storage Tank Bases in Contact With Soil or Foundations

Key word search on ‘anode’ or ‘anodes’ or ‘anodic’ – 1 Standard Publications found – Zero from AS/ANZS BS ISO 28340:2013

Combined Coatings On Aluminium - General Specifications For Combined Coatings Of Electrophoretic Organic Coatings And Anodic Oxidation Coatings On Aluminium

Keyword Search on ‘electrochemical’ or ‘electrolysis’ or ‘electroplated’ - 4 Standard Publications found; zero for AS, AS/NZS ISO/DIS 17463

Paints and varnishes - Determination of the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings by the accelerated cyclic electrochemical technique (ACET)

FORD WSS M21P52 A1:2013

Engineering Material Specification - Fastener Finish, Electroplated Zinc, Trivalent Chromium Passivate, Silver Iridescent

FORD WSS M21P52 A2:2013

Engineering Material Specification - Fastener Finish, Electroplated Zinc, Trivalent Chromium Passivate, Lubricated Topcoat Sealer, Silver

FORD WSS M21P52 A4:2013

Engineering Material Specification - Fastener Finish, Electroplated Zinc, Trivalent Chromium Passivate, Lubricated Topcoat Sealer, Enhanced Lubricity, Silver

Keyword Search on ‘anodize’ or ‘anodized’ - 0 Publications found

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ACA 2013 Roadshow Review The ACA conducted its annual Road Show series in May 2013 to tackle and discuss the options for materials selection & corrosion management by taking an in-depth look into how planning for the long term sustainability of infrastructure and plant can save owners money.

The series sponsored by Blygold Oceania, Industrial Galvanizers and International Protective Coatings travelled to Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.

A synopsis of a selection of the presentations covered throughout the technical programs is below: Corrosion Protection in the HVAC Industry: The Forgotten Issue Blygold Oceania This presentation was a step by step explanation and analysis of how HVAC equipment is effected by corrosion in the chiller coils. How this impacts on efficiency and how it can be prevented in new units or stopped in existing units. The ROI of corrosion prevention and the options available in the current market place was discussed.

Galvanizing Case Study - Don’t Gamble on Your Coating Selection – A Case Study: The Star City Casino Upgrade, Sydney Industrial Galvanizers The redevelopment of the Star City Casino in Sydney’s Darling Harbour is a recent application of Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG) in a high profile project. The use of architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) is becoming increasingly popular, and was a key part of this design. Given the nature of the design and the high utilisation of the building 24-hours a day, year-round a resilient coating was required. HDG was chosen as the project required a finish Darwin

that required no maintenance for at least 10 years, could be installed quickly in an existing, working facility with the minimum of disruption to patrons. The durable nature of the HDG coating ensures it will exceed the warranty period, providing maintenance-free service that you can bet on.

Simplified Material Selection for Corrosion Mitigation in High Temperature and Insulated Steel Applications. Universal Coating Systems: From Cryogenic Lows to Volcanic Highs!

International Protective Coatings Steel operating at non-ambient temperatures has long been recognised as providing a number of unique challenges to the corrosion engineer and maintenance manager. In any process orientated operation there are invariably an array of various temperature service environments which must be protected.

In order to provide adequate protection to all these areas the corrosion mitigation specialist might call on any one of a dozen coating systems depending on: The substrate in question (carbon steel, stainless steel), the maximum (and sometimes minimum) temperature reached, the presence of insulation, the static or cyclic nature of the process in question and not least of all the actual temperature capabilities of the coatings available.

Managing this array of systems on an operating plant is bad enough, but managing the logistics in major new construction projects to ensure that each piece of pipe and each valve is coated in the right paint system and then, more importantly is installed in the correct part of the process is a nightmare.

This presentation looked at new technology coatings suitable for use across a range of conditions from cryogenic lows to volcanic highs (>600° c), and the potential to simplify material selection and paint all pipe on site with the same system. It looked at the shortfalls of existing systems and the testing done to verify the credentials of these new technologies.

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The Cost of Your Steel Structure is Much More than the Initial Cost Galvanizers Association of Australia Corrosion protection of steel is a vital part of the design process in Australia and New Zealand if a structure is to meet the required design life. Hot dip galvanizing is a process with a long history of success (and some failures) for protection of steelwork. This presentation discussed life cycle costing in terms of corrosion protection of steel, providing simple guidance for designers on methods to determine the real cost, using practical examples and industry data. It also discussed sustainable corrosion protection for steel where the presenter provided designers with local examples of success and failure using hot dip galvanizing and other protection systems, highlighting areas where apparently simple designs have failed and how to avoid them in the future.

Dehumidification & Temporary Climate Control for Surface Preparation & Coating Applications DeHumidification Technologies This presentation provided an overview & basic understanding of how temporary humidity & climate control systems are applied, & the benefits they provide in the blasting, coating & curing stages of industrial coating applications in Australia. David’s presentation also included case studies & NACE supported technical information with an emphasis on “Holding the Blast” with Dehumidification.

Welding and Corrosion- In-service Considerations Roman Dankiw Welding is a special process and has significant implications for corrosion if not properly designed for and applied correctly. This presentation looked at some examples where design and application of welding has adversely impact on corrosion performance of welded components/structures through life. There are strategies to be considered to ensure sustainable corrosion performance.

Advances in Corrosion Under Insulation Management Mascoat USA (on behalf of Deltacoat/Mascoat Australia) Corrosion Under Insulation is a significant problem facing the energy industry. Due to requirements of operating equipment, piping, tanks at elevated temperature, conventional insulation has been used to provide energy retention and process efficiency / stability, personnel protection for 50 years.

The problem with conventional insulation is that since it is mechanically fastened in place, the materials can mask corrosion underneath the surface with nearly no viable way of performing the inspection without physical removal and performing visual / ultrasonic inspection of the substrates to determine corrosion section losses. Due to the vast amount of insulation surface area, no operator can feasibly inspection all surfaces, so the management of CUI problems, because an educated guessing game of determine "where to look". The price tag for simple inspection of a small percentage of the actual insulated surface area is daunting. One major operator alone has 75,000 pieces of insulated equipment, which cost on average of $45,000 per piece to inspect. Advances in materials for use in these environments have been developed that can significantly reduce the cost of operation and reduce risk. Insulative coatings have been developed and advanced to the point of general market acceptance. This presentation addressed the use of insulative coating in the onshore & offshore environment and provided specific examples of applications with results.

Solutions for Less than Perfect Structures Denso Australia Corrosion Prevention specialists are often asked to provide solutions for situations where the normal blast and paint cannot be achieved or will not give the desired life expectancy. This presentation discussed several different unique solutions that can be considered when protecting your assets. Wooden piles at heritage listed sites, colour coded laminated systems for early detection of coating breakdown in high acid areas and highly conformable tape

Perth encapsulation systems for difficult to coat structures. To this add marine environments where traditional liquid coatings will not be effective and respected tape systems do a fantastic long term protection job. This includes buried Tie bars, walers and service pits.

A case study outlining a large project from Manhattan Island in the USA was discussed. The project required 30,000 litres of Glass flake polyester that is now preferred to epoxy coatings due to their fast cure 2-component heavy duty brush or airless spray applied lining. It is formulated from an isophthalic polyester resin reinforced with 0.4mm glassflakes. The lining dry film thickness is normally 0.8mm.

Hopefully Australia will look at this project and start to consider the use of polyester products and other alternative coatings solutions in the future.

Life Cycle Costing & Materials Selection for Coastal Areas ASSDA The economics of materials and materials protection are very different when whole of life costs are used rather than simple capital costs where maintenance used to be considered separately. The generally higher capital costs associated with premium materials appeared to be uncompetitive with base materials which were protected by coatings until repair and refurbishments were included.

This presentation looked at two case studies by local government which considered life cycle costs (LCC).

A Melbourne City Council study considered the installation and maintenance costs of street furniture and concluded that stainless steel was preferable over a 25 year life. A study

by Gold Coast City Council assessed coastal structures fabricated in carbon steel and protected either by paint, galvanizing or galvanizing plus paint and compared all three with stainless steel. The results have provided GCCC with selection rules for materials based on the required design life.

A brief look at the corrosion resistance benefits of using stainless steel reinforcement reinforces the desirability of using LCC. And finally, a freely available LCC package prepared by a fraternal organization (Euro-Inox) was outlined.

Cathodic Protection for Corrosion Control in Maritime & Industrial Structures SMEC Cathodic protection (CP) is an established technique for corrosion control of steel and reinforced concrete structures.

This presentation provided an introduction to the corrosion processes relevant to steel structures, a summary of methods to control the corrosion process and a brief background to cathodic protection as a method of controlling corrosion in steel and reinforced concrete structures. The presentation detailed the different types of CP available and presents a guide on the relative merits of each type to differing practical applications. Finally a number of case studies was presented to show the wide range of applications CP can be applied to control corrosion in various conditions and structures including the use of galvanic anode CP to combat accelerated low water corrosion of a steel sheet piled quay wall and the application of impressed current CP to a reinforced concrete bridge sub-structure and a buried gas pipeline.

June 2013 www.corrosion.com.au p.33

ACA MEMBER SURVEY

2013 ACA Member Survey The 2013 ACA member survey was conducted during February and the results were reported to the ACA Operations Board and Branches in early May. Why the survey was undertaken The ACA will survey its members every two years to undertake member research so as to better understand member needs and views. The results derived from the 2010 survey will be used as a benchmark.

A typical ACA member A typical respondent can be described as: Individual member (48.4%) Based in a capital city (65.2%) Long term member i.e. 11 years + (27.5%) Engineer (22.7%) Protective Coatings industry sector (26.7%) Summary of Findings Overall it can be said that the ACA is performing well and members are satisfied with the services provided with an overall rating of 4.13/5 of meeting their needs for joining.

Members were asked how valuable their membership was with an overall rating of 3.85/5. Value for money had an overall rating of 3.91/5.

Members are satisfied with the service provided by the ACA office in Melbourne and at Branch level.

The key reasons members initially joined are networking (22%), general information about the industry (20.5%) and training (17.9%).

Members continue their membership for technical information (28.9%), networking (28.5%) and to support the industry (27.3%).

Overall courses were said to meet members’ needs with a score of 3.43/5, however 42.3% of respondents rated this as neutral, suggesting that additional courses should be considered.

In relation to key Technical Events, those most attended by respondents were the Conference (74.4%), Technical Group Events (72.5%) and Roadshow (70.3%). Main reasons for not attending these events in the past two years were time constraints (39.2%), cost of registration (14.4%) and technical programs not meeting needs (11.3%).

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Overall member communication rated well with a score of 4.04/5. 78.6% of members think that communication is good or excellent.

Benchmarked Results With the assistance of ACA member Nick Birbilis of Monash University, the ACA was able to benchmark the response to 8 key questions against the 2010 membership survey.

Nick used a scale to generate a numerical number to quantify the average responses from the 2010 and 2013 surveys: With the exception of training courses, the ACA has improved in all areas benchmarked.

Question

2010

2013

Overall Service

4.01

4.13

How Valuable is Membership to You

3.70

3.85

Value for Money

3.75

3.91

ACA Head Office

3.67

4.04

Branch Service

3.71

3.97

Branch Events

3.53

3.78

Training Courses

3.65

3.43

Communication

3.74

4.04

Where to from here?

Analysing both qualitative and quantitative responses, the ACA will focus on improving service, member benefits and overall value for money and member satisfaction.

Sample quotes from the 2013 survey: “The ACA really treats each member like an integral part of an overall group, rather than just another number on their subscription quota.”

“Best society in Australia at the moment. It’s dynamic, evolving, and has friendly (and efficient) support.”

“The technical events and conference put on by the ACA have given good networking and learning opportunities.

In general it is an active and inclusive organisation.”

“The ACA manages to be independent, learned and approachable all at the same time. It has both an international reputation and a personal flavour.”

“I value the networking opportunities provided, the promotional opportunities my company can take advantage of, and the training and technical events which allow me to develop my knowledge in areas outside of my companies current expertise as well as spreading knowledge and bettering the industry as a whole.”

“The ACA is a valuable organisation to be associated with and provides good information and services to its members and has improved in leaps and bounds in recent years.”

Bearing in mind the range of services and benefits offered by the ACA, how would you rate the value for money of ACA Membership?

How valuable is your ACA membership?

200 63.7% 150 100 18.4%

50 0

1.1%

13.5%

3.4%

Not Not very Neutral Valuable Extremely valuable valuable valuable at all

160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

54.9%

22%

0.7%

2.2%

Very poor

Poor

Neutral

20.1%

Good

Excellent

Best Practice/ Project Paper Award A new $1,000 cash award for the best paper dealing with a project or best practice related to corrosion prevention or its mitigation is now open.

The award will be made annually for submissions to Corrosion & Materials (C&M) made by 31st August each year and subject to approval for publication by the C&M Editorial Committee.

Eligibility

The paper must be submitted and approved for publication in C&M and so must abide by the author guidelines for C&M publication (refer to www.corrosion.com.au).

The award is open to members and non-members of the ACA. If the principal author is not an ACA member, the award shall also include one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual membership of the ACA. It may be a stand-alone paper or it may be a paper based on a presentation to an ACA technical event (eg, meeting, seminar or conference) either at branch or federal level.

Exceptionally, the paper may have been presented at a technical event of another professional organisation but in that case a pre-condition of eligibility is that the author(s) can and will assign copyright to the ACA for publication in C&M. If the paper relates to a project it must have been substantially completed.

The same paper may not receive this award if it has been given another ACA award.

Assessment of Submissions

The papers eligible for this award will be assessed on: The paper shall be approved for publication in C&M based on the author guidelines.

I f the paper is based on a project, it shall concentrate on the corrosion prevention and/ or mitigation measure incorporated in the project but must include sufficient detail about the project to show the importance of the corrosion issues. This would normally include economic benefits. The paper should include suitable photographs of the project.

I f the paper is based on best practice, then apart from the details of the best practice and its strengths, the paper should provide sufficient background of possible effects of less optimum practices. This would normally include economic benefits.

Paper Submissions

Please submit your practice/project paper to Wesley Fawaz at wesley.fawaz@corrosion.com.au by 31st August 2013 for editorial review.

June 2013â&#x20AC;&#x192; www.corrosion.com.auâ&#x20AC;&#x192; p.35

COATINGS GROUP MEMBER PROFILE

Acacia Corrosion Control Pty Ltd Q: In what year was your company established?

A: ACC was established in 2005 by Bevan Kipps & Harry Wynne who have combined experience of 50yrs in the blast/paint industry.

Q: How many employees did you employ when you first started the business?

A: 6 Q: How many do you currently employ?

A: 18 Q: Do you operate from a number of locations in Australia?

A: Our Head Office/Workshop is located in the Australian Marine Complex – Henderson W.A. This area has been dedicated to the supply & construction of materials/equipment to the offshore & construction industries. We also have another workshop at Osborne Park (north of Perth) to service clients in the Northern Suburbs of Perth.

Q: What is your core business? (e.g. blasting and painting, rubber lining, waterjetting, laminating, insulation, flooring etc.)

A: Our core business is abrasive blasting & painting.

Q: What markets do you cover with your products or services? eg: oil & gas, marine, chemical process, general fabrication, tank lining, offshore etc.

A: As stated earlier we are located in the Australian Marine Complex

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(Fabrication Precinct) which is home to major Australian & overseas oil/gas and construction companies. We are able to service new construction as well as refurb equipment.

Q: Is the business yard based, site based or both?

A: We are predominately yard based but do site work as requested by clients.

Q: What is your monthly capacity or tonnage that you can blast and prime?

A: Our main yard is located on 10,000m2. We have large enclosed areas which enable us to carry out work on the largest of items. We carry out grit blast / garnet blast & spray painting to our client’s specifications.

Q: Do you offer any specialty services outside your core business? (eg. primary yard based but will do site touch up etc.)

A: As per before we mainly do yard work but offer site touch up. All work is carried out by experienced personnel and inspected by our NACE accredited inspector.

Q: What is the most satisfying project that you have completed in the past two years and why?

A: Two projects come to mind.

The Fiona Stanley Hospital was one, as the material we coated was of an architectural finish and will be on display for many years. The other is the ocean markers for Australian Maritime Services (Papua New Guinea).

This was particularly challenging because of the configuration of the items and the stringent specification

and inspection criteria. It took the most experienced operators to obtain the required product.

Q: What positive advice can you pass on to the Coatings Group from that satisfying project or job?

A: Times have changed and clients not only want a product that has been treated to the proper specification but a product that is ascetically pleasing. This is a good thing for our industry as it reflects the professionalism required by all personnel throughout the company from steel handlers/abrasive blasters/ spray painters and clerical staff.

Q: Do you have an internal training scheme or do you outsource training for your employees?

A: To add onto the question beforehand, we are committed to our personnel not only understanding how to do the job but to truly know how the equipment operates. This is provided through ongoing in-house training prevalent to our industry as well as outside training to the safe operation of mobile equipment. All personnel are licensed to operate any equipment in our organisation.

Acacia Corrosion Control Pty Ltd Email: bevan@acaciacc.com.au Address: 16 Possner Way, Henderson, Western Australia 6166 Phone: (08) 9437 5527 Mobile: 0417 010 572 Fax: (08) 9437 5528

SAVE the DATE 2014

Collaborate. Educate. Innovate. Mitigate.

March 9-13, 2014 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.

6000+ Attendees 350+ Exhibitors 14 Industy Tracks Vast Networking Opportunities Hours of Technical Education

For more information, visit:

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Official Publications of CORROSION 2014

THE CORROSION SOCIETY

MEET THEâ&#x20AC;ŚACA BRANCH PRESIDENTS

Meet the: Newcastle Please provide your Name, Company, Job Title Phillip Layton, Hunter Galvanizing, Production Manager Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention I am employed in the galvanizing industry and have been for over 26 years. Hot dip galvanizing is an easy to apply way of combating corrosion in industrial and commercial applications and is often specified where longevity of coating application is a concern or recoating in not feasible. My daily work in a galvanizing plant encompasses all aspects of the galvanizing process from receipt of the work, through jigging, pretreatment and galvanizing to dressing and despatch of the finished

NSW Please provide your Name, Company, Job Title J ianqiang Zhang, Senior Lecturer at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of NSW

item. Hunter Galvanizing operate two kettles at the Tomago location, allowing a focus on turnaround and customer service as well as quality - issues that are essential to any coating application.

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA? This is my fourth year as a volunteer for the ACA and my third year as President of the Newcastle Branch. I would encourage members to be involved at the committee level as it does provide a greater insight into how the ACA functions.

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

ACA involvement enhances my organisational skills and increases opportunity for networking within the industry. In addition to this I have gained knowledge on corrosion topics outside the galvanizing industry

has attracted more than $2 million research funding from the Australian Research Council and industries and has led to more than 100 publications in journals and confrences.

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA? I have been a committee member of ACA NSW Branch since 2007.

Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

I have been working on high temperature materials corrosion and prevention for 13 years. I teach courses in a broad area of materials processing, materials characterisation, and phase transformation. I also conduct research focused on metal/ alloy performance in corrosive atmospheres at high temperatures, including mechanism understanding and corrosion prevention. The work

The ACA is a big family where my knowledge on corrosion and prevention is extended by communicating with other colleagues and particularly with people from a wide range of industries.

Understanding the practical requirements benefits the initiation and development of good competitive projects in my research.

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through attendance at annual conferences and technical nights.

Membership has also provided the opportunity to work with colleagues from the Newcastle Branch in solving local issues that arise from time to time.

I would recommend membership to anyone either considering a career in corrosion or a related field or people who are employed in the coatings industry as it has proved beneficial to both myself and my employers over the last few years.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

During my term as President I will continue to focus on expanding Branch membership through making the ACA accessible and relevant to potential members. Newcastle Branch will continue our long tradition of value for money technical nights on topics of interest to both current and potential members.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

In my term as Branch President, in addition to regular Branch activities, I would like to help young corrosionists organise more activities, particularly in encouraging more university engineering students to participant in these activities. It is important to attract young people to be in the area of corrosion and prevention by providing education and training. I would also like to further strengthen the connection between universities and industries, and encourage collaboration between them.

MEET THE…ACA BRANCH PRESIDENTS

New Zealand

engineering also being a substantial part of the business.

Please provide your Name, Company & Job Title

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA?

es Boulton, Principal L Consultant at Les Boulton & Associates Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.

I have been a member of ACA since 1972 serving on the ACA Auckland Division Committee and NZ Branch Committee. I was the ACA Australasian President in 1990, and from 1992-1995 was Chairman of the ACA Operations Committee. I have been on the ACA Awards Committee since 2006 and I am a Life Member of the ACA.

Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention Les Boulton & Associates (LBA) is a materials and corrosion consultancy that provides materials services to industry throughout the Asia-Pacific region. LBA has been operating since 1996 and the company has associations with related consulting practices, such as industrial chemists, metallurgists, industrial engineers, paint specialists and microbiologists. The main services provided are in the fields of corrosion engineering and metallurgical analysis, with failure analysis and forensic

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

Membership of ACA has been an important part of my 40 year career.

On a regular basis the services provided

by ACA have enabled me to network with colleagues, attend annual ACA conferences, make life-long friends in corrosion, and provide a valuable service to industry which is part of the

Queensland

potential causes and solutions through industry interactions.

Please provide your Name, Company, Job Title

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA?

Associate Professor Geoffrey Will, Queensland University of Technology

About 12 years being on various committees and holding Branch and national positions for about the last 10 years. I have stuck with it really for two things; the feeling that you can really make a difference through teaching and collaborating with people and due to the great friendships and people I have met through my involvement.

Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention I teach chemistry and electrochemistry to scientists and engineers and use corrosion to demonstrate the reality of theoretical frame work. Corrosion is something almost everyone has and will experience and I find the students can relate to it. I might teach thermodynamics and kinetics and provide the example of a passive film to illustrate how the kinetics of a process can change depending on the state of the surface. Postgraduate and undergraduate students also get exposed to real world corrosion problems and attempt to identify

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

The network developed through involvement with the ACA both nationally and internationally is the real value to me. The ACA is a very well respected organisation internationally as a result of many years of overseas interactions of members of the ACA. The work of many members of the ACA is world renowned and as a result,

green engineering movement. ACA has also allowed me to collaborate with many people having similar corrosion interests in a number of countries around the world.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

In my second term, I want to see the ACA NZ Branch continue to develop and grow. ACA also needs to have more influence on industry and government throughout Australasia. The lack of awareness of corrosion and corrosion control is clearly apparent in many areas of our daily lives and I aim to help people and industry become more corrosion conscious. Corrosion awareness helps to reduce the corrosion tax that citizens of every country pay annually for corrosion damage much of which is avoidable. I also see an important role in mentoring young corrosionists and providing support to the ACA Young Corrosion Group as it develops throughout Australasia.

membership of the organisation opens many doors. The collaborative nature of the members of the ACA is also a major advantage and benefit to me. All of this does not come with zero effort but what I have found is that taking the opportunity to talk to people and attend events and the conference is really worthwhile.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

I have been Branch president for a number of years and really what I try to achieve is more interaction between our local members by opening up the lines of communication. This can be through student nights, industry talks and at Branch committee meetings.

I have been very lucky in the past to have very motivated local members who have organised events and site visits and feel these are some of the best ways of getting value from the ACA. As QLD is a large state we are trying to reach more people with web based meetings and would like to further refine this in the future.

MEET THE…ACA BRANCH PRESIDENTS

Meet the: SA Please provide your Name, Company & Job Title Kingsley Brown, AECOM, Principal Engineer - Advanced Materials Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention I am responsible for conducting durability risk reviews and durability management plans, including assessing environment, materials, design, corrosion rates and corrosion allowances across a variety of structures and range of industries. I provide design and remediation solutions to clients to assist their assets meet their design life

and operational requirements. I also provide specialist advice in all aspects of corrosion mitigation and protection of steel, including new design and remedial repair recommendations, specifications, asset condition surveys, coating inspections (new and existing) and failure investigations.

professional network. My involvement has ensured that I continue learning and growing from both the technical content provided by the ACA and from peers.

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA?

In my second term as Branch president I would like to maintain the technical meeting program by providing a mix of site tours and technical presentations on topics which are both new and relevant to our members. I would also like to encourage more involvement by contractors and asset owners in the Association and its meetings. We will continue to support the introduction of university students to the ACA.

I have been a member for 12 years and serving on the committee for 8 years.

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

Through the ACA I am exposed to a wide variety and range of people, industries and technologies, providing me with a broad knowledge base and

Victoria

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA?

Please provide your Name, Company & Job Title

I have been a member of the ACA since 2004 and as a Corporate Member from 2011. I have been active on the Victorian ACA committee since 2005, Vice President from 2010-11 and President from 2012 until next March 2014.

Ian Godson – Infracorr Consulting Pty Ltd – Managing Director Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention Infracorr specialise in engineering consulting for deteriorating and corroding infrastructure mainly for steel and concrete structures such as wharves, bridges, tunnels, buildings, mining and industrial structures. Our staff numbers are made up of Material and Civil engineers, technicians and support staff who are scattered on projects around the country. Our works include investigation of the structures, design, specification and supervision of repairs and monitoring of the structures. My role requires coordination and supervision of the staff in all aspects of our consultancy work, including review of investigation reports, CP designs etc with the vast majority of our work focussed on corrosion control and repair works.

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How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

As a small, specialised consultancy, the ACA provides an excellent opportunity to network in order to develop a wider customer base for our expertise. In addition, the wide breath of knowledge of the members provides an excellent source of expertise for assistance is challenging projects.

Accordingly, we regularly use many ACA members as sub-consultants.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

Our Victorian committee have several matters high on our agenda for the 2012-13 period including:

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

S uccessful completion of the 2012 ACA Annual Conference: The conference was well attended, technically sound, financially very successful and received many favourable comments from the over 500 attendees. iving value to our membership G though regular monthly functions: The Victoria Branch has always been very active in running technical functions and our aim is to increase attendance through better promotion while offering a wide range of topics and technologies. Attendances have grown substantially over the last 12 months with assistance from the ACA Centre in promotion and registration assistance. romotion of the Young Corrosion P Group and youth generally through the Victorian Branch: We are concerned with the aging status of the ACA and believe it is vital to encourage new blood into the corrosion industry. The Vic Branch sponsors the YCG functions with 3-4 functions per year of average attendance over 50.

MEET THEâ&#x20AC;ŚACA BRANCH PRESIDENTS

Tasmania Please provide your Name, Company, Job Title eter Johnson, Transend P Networks Pty Ltd, Engineering Officer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Transmission Lines Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention I am employed in the Transmission Lines department of Transend. My day to day role is in the asset management of transmission lines. Part of this role is in the management and prevention of corrosion on transmission towers.

To undertake this we have programs

in place to monitor above and below ground corrosion. The above ground program is a visual inspection whilst the below ground program involves several components including half-cell testing and calculation of a risk integrity factor, which is then calibrated by undertaking a few foundation dig ups to determine work required.

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA? I have been volunteering for the ACA for since 2004.

Please provide your Name, Company, Job Title

I have been involved with the ACA and the WA Branch committee since 2009 in various roles from being a member of the protective coatings / cathodic protection technical groups and as an ACA board member at the Australasian level, to publications and education officer at Branch level. Now currently also serving as the Branch president.

As general manager of the business unit at Inovas which provides asset preservation technologies to all industries, I am always in discussions with or providing solutions to clients on how to best protect their assets (structural, marine, rotating, process etc.) from the scourges of corrosion.

My forte being around surface preparation and protective coatings.

As such, I manage a highly competent support team, together with a novel range of corrosion busting products with which I aim to achieve the aforementioned goal.

During my term as Branch president I want to achieve an increase in the relevance of the ACA, provide members value for their membership, conduct technical events that are interesting and that members want to attend and increase the Tasmanian membership.

My involvement in the ACA has allowed me to meet other professionals

How long have you been volunteering for the ACA?

Tell us about your day to day employment and how it relates to corrosion prevention

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

WA Graham Robert Carlisle, Inovas Pty Ltd, General Manager- Asset Preservation

in the corrosion industry and enabled me to further my knowledge on corrosion and how to mitigate it.

How does your involvement with the ACA help you achieve your own personal and professional goals?

Being involved in the ACA has produced numerous benefits for me, from receiving world class education to providing a unique platform enabling me to network with both industry leaders and leading researchers in the corrosion field. Further to this, the technical events/conferences have provided me with a forum in which to both present novel technologies or for me to learn about new and

ground-breaking methods of corrosion mitigation. All of which has provided significant professional development to me and additional value to the organisations with which I have been associated.

What do you hope to achieve in your term as Branch President?

During my tenure as Branch president, I hope to create a greater awareness and acceptance amongst members of the industry and the clients which they serve about the need for proper corrosion related training, increased involvement in the corrosion fraternity and the imperative of becoming an active member of the ACA. I hope to achieve this all whilst ensuring a value adding and fun filled experience for the committee and Branch members.

COATING INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

Coating Inspection Certificate Up until 2005 The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated conducted a 5 day Coatings Inspection Certificate Course. It was designed to provide the requisite skills and knowledge to inspect protective coatings following the requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standards.

The list below contains the names of qualified ACA Coatings Inspectors who have satisfied the requirements to be issued with an ACA Coatings Inspection Certificate and who have ‘refreshed’ their certificate within the 5 year time frame required by the ACA Council.

ACA Coating Inspectors Name

Cert.

No.

Some inspectors have cross – accredited to the internationally recognised NACE Coatings Inspection Program. In those cases, the validity of their ACA certification has been reconfirmed.

Every care has been take to ensure that at the time of publishing the information is correct. The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated does not accept any responsibility for any consequences which may arise from the use of this information. Those wanting to engage a Coatings Inspector should rely on their own judgement and if necessary Rod Cockle

1410

30/11/2015

Expiry Date

John Cooke

3235

18/07/2013

466

6/07/2016

seek other advice as to whether the person has suitable work experience and references for the work proposed.

No legal liability for negligence or otherwise can be accepted by The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated for the information or the use of the information contained in this listing.

If you have any queries please contact The Australasian Corrosion Association Incorporated directly on +61(0)3 9890-4833 or via email to aca@corrosion.com.au.

Wayne Ferguson

893

31/12/2017

Nathan Fernance

2219

30/01/2014

Chris Fisher

2985

9/09/2013

Jerry Forslind

1129

31/10/2014

Phillip Foster

2254

3/08/2014

Gary Abbott

4080

30/11/2013

Cameron Cooper

Richard Adams

1230

19/04/2015

Darrel Craig

2810

3/08/2014

Andrew Aidulis

1404

30/06/2013

Dean Crase

4137

6/07/2016

Kamran Armin

4232

28/02/2016

4197

31/12/2017

Dennis Ashman

390

30/01/2014

Michael Crowley

Rob Francis

720

31/12/2017

Peter Atkinson

3234

31/07/2015

Jay Cumner

3492

11/06/2014

John Paul Fraser

3773

11/06/2014

Travis Baensch

4209

12/08/2015

Dean Currie

2092

3/08/2014

76

31/12/2017

Trevor Baensch

2211

12/08/2015

David Daly

7343

31/12/2016

Robert Freedman Brett Gale

3774

12/08/2015

Stuart Bayliss

247

23/04/2014

Cheryl Dalzell

3940

19/04/2015

David Gates

2599

19/04/2015

Ben Biddle

1279

28/02/2015

Roman Dankiw

872

30/11/2013

Collin Gear

2623

31/12/2017

Mark Blacklock

3501

2/07/2015

Ross Darrigan

1489

27/10/2013

Ian Glover

393

28/02/2015

Robert de Graaf

719

31/12/2017

Robert Glover

1362

31/12/2017

John Dixon

1118

11/06/2014

Shane Goggin

2857

13/08/2013

2083

27/10/2013

Timothy Blair

2088

31/01/2014

Michael Boardman

1051

31/12/2017

Trevor Domin

4031

11/06/2014

Matthew Boyle

1429

30/04/2016

Peter Donovan

1888

30/01/2014

Phil Goldsworthy

Kingsley Brown

2603

31/10/2015

Peter Dove

1203

30/11/2014

88

3/08/2014

Sean Anthony Burke

Frederick Gooder

3428

30/01/2014

Phill Dravitski

1593

31/03/2015

Wayne Gray

3606

2/12/2014

Elliot Burns

972

19/04/2015

William Dunn

3386

27/10/2013

Ray Grose

2956

31/12/2017

Micah Butt

2397

1/10/2013

Kenneth Dunn

1296

6/07/2016

Paul Haggerty

1433

31/10/2014

1992

2/12/2014

Jim Haig

394

12/08/2015

Brian Carrick

1792

27/10/2013

Nick Edwards

Luis Carro

2212

31/12/2017

Dave Elder

155

30/11/2015

Ray Harcourt

1326

23/04/2014

Terry Carroll

1477

11/06/2014

Todd Elkin

3402

19/04/2015

Brian Harris

1054

9/09/2013

Wayne Clarke

3603

11/06/2014

John Elomar

4204

19/04/2015

Peter Hart

1

31/10/2015

Ian Clifton

1160

31/07/2014

Tony Emery

4130

2/07/2015

Darrin Hatton

3206

30/01/2014

Gregg Cobban

2213

2/12/2014

Tony Evans

2086

6/07/2016

Shane Hawker

7342

31/12/2016

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COATING INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

Rohan Healy

3184

31/12/2017

Tony Mans

3233

31/12/2017

Stephen Sach

3013

30/01/2014

Bronte Henning

178

31/10/2013

Bradley Marsh

3232

30/11/2015

Valentine Scriha 1896

12/08/2015

Clayton Henry

1595

31/12/2017

Craig Martin

2276

18/07/2013

Kevin Sellars

7352

31/12/2017

Chris Heron

1619

31/05/2016

George Martin

669

2/07/2015

Kevin Sharman

627

30/11/2015

Don Herrigan

4033

12/08/2015

Garry Matthias

1481

30/04/2016

Tracey Sherman

1829

9/09/2013

Greg Hill

1434

30/11/2013

4352

6/07/2016

Douglas Shipley

2221

2/07/2015

Shaun Hinks

3208

23/04/2014

David McCormack

Michael Sillis

844

31/12/2017

4353

31/12/2017

John Simoni

3596

2/12/2014

Matt Hollywood 1744

31/05/2014

Peter McCormack

Paul Howe

3177

30/01/2014

Brett Meredith

2218

30/11/2015

Gary Smith

2512

3/08/2014

Paul Hunter

2988

31/12/2017

Andrew Miles

1031

30/09/2014

Trevor Smith

1035

31/12/2017

Gary Hussey

3984

2/07/2015

Wayne Mitchell

3357

2/07/2015

Laurence Snook

1526

31/12/2017

Clinton Iliffe

4034

12/08/2015

John Mitchell

1042

31/12/2017

Vic Spunner

2272

18/07/2013

Luciano Ioan

2965

18/07/2013

Colin Mogridge

2010

27/10/2013

2960

15/07/2013

2053

6/07/2016

Dragan Stevanovic Neil Stewart

1358

31/12/2017

Steven Stock

3923

6/07/2016

Lex Stolk

3216

31/10/2014

Steve Storey

3176

30/01/2014

Raymond Street

3173

31/05/2016

Peter Sutton

3183

31/12/2017

Basyl Jakimow

3230

23/04/2014

Vic Monarca

Tom Jensen

2889

2/12/2014

Bryan Moore

462

23/04/2014

Robert Johnson

2625

9/09/2013

Wessel Mulder

7351

31/12/2017

Peter Myatt

1907

11/06/2014

Peter Nicholson

4086

12/08/2015

Stephen Nixon

2256

31/12/2017

Matthew Johnson

2359

Robert Johnson

3354

12/08/2015

Michael Johnstone

2964

18/07/2013

Eric Norman

7430

31/12/2016

2087

27/10/2013

721

31/12/2017

7353

31/12/2017

Michael Thorne

1825

9/09/2013

Shane Kennedy

3373

9/09/2013

Dennis O'Loughlin

Adam Thomas

Graeme Kelly

Donald Kirchner

Mark O'Sullivan

4059

30/01/2014

Junior Tiaiti

2991

3/08/2014

1905

11/06/2014

Gerald Owen

7341

31/12/2016

Russell Tierney

2000

2/12/2014

Robert Kirkham

2009

30/01/2014

Clifford Parkes

3607

2/07/2015

David Towns

2702

27/10/2013

Leonard Kong

3538

3/08/2014

Rick Pascoe

2605

23/04/2014

Dennis Tremain

1036

31/12/2017

Joseph Kowal

553

30/06/2014

Steve Pearce

2269

2/12/2014

Andy Vesco

3783

19/04/2015

Harry Kronberger

1516

2/12/2014

Mervyn Perry

268

31/12/2017

Paul Vince

7355

31/12/2017

31/12/2017

18/07/2013

11/06/2014

1513

2969

3355

Lorraine Pidgeon

Andrew Walker

Narend Lal

3/08/2014

11/06/2014

2/12/2014

2257

1910

1784

Graham Porten

David Walters

John Lane

19/04/2015

30/01/2014

9/09/2013

2487

2571

3539

David Power

Troy Ward

Alan Lee

31/07/2014

23/06/2014

11/06/2014

1190

2129

3356

Brian Probert

Paul Weston

David Lepelaar

12/08/2015

31/12/2017

30/11/2014

3780

883

4445

John Puljak

Mark Weston

Daniel Lillas Peter Luke

3795

11/06/2014

Barry Punter

1843

31/10/2015

Charles Wheeler

3943

19/04/2015

Jonathan Mace

4035

6/07/2016

James Rebetzke

1862

11/06/2014

Geoffrey White

75

31/10/2013

Alistair MacKenzie

4191

31/12/2017

Greg Reece

3508

19/04/2015

Gary Whittle

1794

31/10/2014

Tony Ridgers

421

30/11/2015

Craig Williams

4176

12/08/2015

Spencer Macsween

3170

31/12/2017

Rick Roberts

1316

28/02/2016

Geoff Woodman

1171

31/07/2014

Willie Mandeno

1216

31/12/2017

Dean Rowe

4200

2/07/2015

12/08/2015

Please note: this list is current as at 17 May 2013

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Setting Up A Corrosion Management System – 3 Points To Consider This article is a very brief overview detailing a few key points from recently completed assignments. The points are in general terms and, although extracted from our mining portfolio, will hopefully be of use to most industries. Three issues are tackled in this article, namely: Work Flow Best Practice, Issue Capture Control and Contractor Management.

The Issue…

Extrin Corrosion Consultants have been engaged by West Australian mine sites, tasked with assisting in the set up and execution of a framework to ensure that concrete, structural steel and asphalt infrastructure (integrity items) remain fit for purpose for the intended life of mine.

“A corrosion management strategy needed to be developed and implemented”

The process involved a stepped or staged approach to ensure mine site integrity issues were identified, prioritised, planned and executed in a technically competent, safe and pragmatic manner.

Essentially this is about the Goldilocks principle: the aim is to spend the correct amount of money in the correct areas in order to ensure assets are fit for service (safety and production point of view) until the day the plant closes.

Prioritisation through an approved system using expert knowledge can achieve this.

The Existing Situation…

West Australian mine sites are inherently corrosive. Process/bore waters are usually used for wash down purposes and are notoriously high in dissolved chlorides (as high as 3-5 times seawater), sulphates and exhibit low pHs. As a consequence,

ISSUES NOT IDENTIFIED

mine site assets are at risk of premature degradation without an active corrosion management system.

The following are three points that serve as guidelines which can be applied to increase efficiency, quality and overall reliability of integrity assets. Even if the points do not necessarily pertain to your line of work, perhaps with some modification they can be applied.

Point 1 - Systematic Capture of Issues, Allocation and Ownership The first item to address is issue capture. Generally mine sites have well developed systems that capture issues onsite. These systems should be set up in a way that all personnel onsite, whether they are site employees, contractors, consultants or just visitors, can report corrosion related issues, however large or seemingly small. The system should allow the issues to be directed to the appropriate site contact.

Each of these issues are then vetted or reallocated to the relevant department or asset owner for planning.

Clear asset ownership by a department allocates accountability for that asset.

It is a common issue for an operational mine site to have a dedicated integrity

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Breakdowns / Failures Emergency Works

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Figure 1: Identification of issues is the first hurdle to any Corrosion Management System.

(Gulati, R. ‘Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices’ p77).

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team but often work generation and information flow is not managed in an integrated manner because of assets falling across multiple departments with differing lines of accountability. This means there is often not a holistic approach to site based integrity management. This leads to ambiguity as to the responsibility for management of the assets which, in turn, means it is more difficult to assign accountability. As a consequence the issues can reach a point where they render the asset unserviceable.

Point 2 - Capture Control A Suggested Stepped Approach…

Identification of all site issues through a Corrosion Management Audit and/ or Condition Monitoring regime. etermine the associated risk of D failure (Safety, Environmental, Production, etc) and place items into a criticality matrix based on likelihood and consequence of occurrence to determine priority. evelop an Integrity Strategy that D allows a fixed number of issues or plant footprint to be scheduled for repair based on current and predicted resourcing available. etermine the most appropriate D technical remedial options to be used on site so that the best return on investment is achieved in a safe, timely and cost efficient manner.

I mplement best practice Quality Control and Quality Assurance requirements for all Integrity works.

This often needs to be achieved through both correct documentation and on-site education.

I ncrease awareness of durability related issues and their causes to minimise future repairs through education. nsure all relevant standards, codes E and regulations are adhered to and available for quick reference. nsure best safety practices are E followed. Where possible Engineer out, Eliminate or Substitute inherent safety risks within a specified task during the job planning phase. arry out benchmarking activities C and site data collection to establish a knowledge base which can be used to assess/implement future remedial repair options.

Integrity infrastructure (concrete, structural steel) generally deteriorate at a slower pace or have a longer time to first maintenance requirement when compared to mechanical or mobile plant which tends to allow any issues to remain undetected for longer. Thus a modified reliability system is required to ensure the items are fit for service.

Point 3 - Contractor Management For contractors to operate efficiently, it is helpful that accurate and complete documentation is available. This unfortunately is sometimes not usually the case due to a number of reasons. The importance of a complete documentation package is especially prevalent in unplanned works or shut down situations. Having site standard documents such as Scoping documents, Specifications, Data sheets, QA/QC forms means that there is a documented expectation for the work scope and the quality of work required. Further to

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The repairs need to be carried out using correct governing documentation and adequate supervision. This means correct use of a QA/QC system. Without correct and concise documentation it may be difficult for the contractor to carry out the task. Issues arise from ambiguity and differences in understanding of the job.

In Conclusion…

Whether this information is useful in your line of work or not, we trust that this has been of interest. In conclusion the main points or ‘lessons’ have been summarised in the figures below.

The corrosion management process needs to be done in a methodical, logical and mathematical way.

Methodical – ensures issues are picked up, logical – ensures the system can be retaught and mathematical – ensures that the ‘thumb-suck’ element is removed. The process then can provide a quantitative way to report on progress.

Implementing an appropriate Corrosion Management System, which results in the reduction/elimination of corrosion related deterioration of assets, not only assists in compliance with regulatory requirements but also has a direct effect on the asset’s overall economic performance.

Giles Harrison, Extrin Consultants

• Scope of Works • Specifications • Standards • Method Statements • Inspection and Test Plans

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this if these documents are produced as proformas then in unplanned situations the documents can be relatively quickly modified and used undoubtedly producing a better result.

• Give every contractor an equal opportunity • Assess contractor expertise and attitude • Request specific personal • Request QA/QC documentation • Request Warrantees and Guarantees

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Figure 2: Basic representation of Issue Capture Control cycle.

Figure 3: Basic stepped representation of Contractor Management interaction steps.

Step 3: Daily Supervision

• Ensuring Quality • Ensuring uninterrupted workflow • Point of Contact • Contractor assistance

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Advanced Condition Assessment of Hunter Water’s Cast Iron Watermains Introduction Buried assets that form trunk and reticulation water mains form the largest asset group of all major water utilities. As such, considerable resources go into the maintenance, assessment and subsequent predictions on the performance of these resources.

Hunter Water Australia (HWA) has been conducting condition assessment work for Hunter Water Corporation (Hunter Water) for over a decade on the trunk water main network in the Hunter region of NSW. At selected sites, pipes are exhumed to determine condition using abrasive blasting. This work is typically carried out by HWA as part of broader assessments of the Hunter Water network, and serves as an independent arbitrator of the current condition assessment process, using the Linear Polarisation Resistance (LPR) technique. A doctoral research project currently being undertaken by the lead author is also using these sites to further interrogate the use of electrochemical testing in soils (LPR is one of many electrochemical measurement techniques), and the application of such a test to the long-term prediction of corrosion in the buried environment.

As part of Hunter Water’s commitment to the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project, and taking advantage of this scheduled condition assessment program, the University of Newcastle was invited to a number of recent exhumation sites to collect data for Activity 3 (Corrosion Modelling) of the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project. At the current time, 11 sites have been assessed by The University of Newcastle in conjunction with HWA’s condition assessment program. The project requires the accurate collection of data regarding corrosion losses of pipes that have been in service for some time, and the collection of the associated soil and environmental parameters at each site. The aim of the corrosion modelling section of the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project is to use this data to develop and calibrate a

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model, which will enable more accurate modelling of corrosion losses in a buried environment.

This article will detail the procedures used for the collection of accurate corrosion data, in order to quantify in-situ corrosion losses of inservice ferrous pipes. Case studies are presented from three recent exhumation sites, and the preliminary results of initial data collection are briefly discussed. This data will contribute to both the electrochemical testing research and the corrosion modelling being developed as part of the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project.

Risk Analysis on Abrasive Blasting In-situ corrosion measurement using an invasive procedure, such as abrasive blasting of a live main, carries an inherent safety risk. Following discussions with Hunter Water, HWA conducted an extensive analysis of the risks associated with these works and developed a set of guidelines to be followed at each site prior to (and during) any works being carried out.

These guidelines minimise safety risks, whilst also ensuring that accurate data is recorded. Principally this involved the following: anual inspection of each pipe prior M to any blasting, to ensure that a rough indication of corrosion losses is known prior to blasting. he pipe sections where works are T to be carried out are isolated from the broader network to limit both pressure and to reduce risk. This approach is similar to that applied to other invasive repair work carried out on the network. uring abrasive blasting, the D depth of any observed corrosion is periodically measured before continuing, and serious corrosion loss is very carefully blasted. repair clamp is kept on site in the A unlikely event of a rupture.

Scope of Works Where possible, the scope of work at each sample site was to exhume a whole pipe length and abrasive blast the length in-situ to measure and thereby quantify corrosion losses.

Following abrasive blasting a selected portion of each pipe was scanned using a handheld Creaform Laser Scanner to accurately map (in 3D) the corrosion losses observed on each pipe. This 3D scan subsequently allows measurement of the pit depth and other corrosion parameters digitally. The software program supplied with the laser scanner has the facility to determine and map corrosion depths over the surface of the pipe. Corrosion depth versus axial and circumferential position can be exported into tables of nominated grid spacing (in this case 2 mm x 2 mm grid) suitable for analysis in programs such as Excel.

From this tabulated data a number of parameters can be determined, such as maximum penetration (and its statistical variation), average corrosion loss, and volume of corrosion loss.

In addition to the digital assessments each pipe was inspected visually and the deepest pits were measured using a pit depth gauge. Due to the constraints of the laser scanner and workplace health and safety (WHS) issues at certain sites (for example, the water table preventing exhumation of the entire pipe) it was not always possible to obtain a laser scan of each pipe or indeed the whole pipe. In these cases, manual techniques, including use of a pit depth gauge, were used to supplement or replace the laser scanning results.

At each site, soil samples were collected and sent to an external laboratory for testing to characterise the soil environment surrounding the pipe. Samples were tested for both physical and chemical attributes such as moisture content, soil type, pH, nutrient content, permeability and chemical components such as chloride and sulphate. These soil properties have been previously identified as having an impact on the long-term corrosion rate of buried cast iron (Cole 2012).

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To date, 11 sites have been sampled, using both manual corrosion measurement techniques and/or the 3D laser scanner in conjunction with The University of Newcastle. This complements roughly 23 samples already collected for the electrochemical testing research.

Preliminary Results The results obtained to date for the three case studies are presented as both a 2D and 3D representation of the sampled pipe section. For two sites (WS4 and WS5) the laser scan could be carried out through a full 360 degrees around the pipe, whilst one site (MC4) was limited to all but the base of the pipe due to constraints caused by the local water table. The results of the laser scanning and preliminary analysis have been presented in terms of a maximum observed corrosion loss (as a pit depth), a map of all scanned corrosion losses, a brief discussion of the observed corrosion and a brief description of the local soil and environmental conditions.

Site 1 – WS4 – WS4 is a DN 375 cast iron (CI) pipe located adjacent to a stormwater channel in Broadmeadow, NSW (Figure 1). The soil at this site was classified as sandy clay with moisture content of 16.2%. While the water table was not noticeable on site, exhumation

revealed that the pipe was propped up on stone and hardwood, indicating that the ground conditions at installation may have been significantly wetter than those observed in 2013. Also of note was the presence of coal and other assorted contaminants within the soil profile at this site. Sample WS4 was actually first identified as a DN 375 cement lined cast iron (CICL) pipe installed in 1972, however upon exhumation, the pipe was actually revealed to have been installed in 1884.

The error was likely due to an error in the digitisation of the paper records.

The results of the 3D laser scanning on WS4 (see Figures 2 and 3) highlight that for a pipe nearing 130 years of service, this asset is in excellent condition with a maximum pit depth of 7.5 mm (measured manually). The corrosion on this pipe was mostly observed at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions and was present as large areas of general corrosion, as opposed to highly localised attack.

It should be noted that a vertically cast iron pipe from 1884 is likely to have a highly varied wall thickness, partly due to the tolerances and type of casting.

It is also worth noting that any pipe manufactured prior to 1929 would not have a factory cement lining. Early cast iron pipes operated by Hunter Water were likely to have been in-situ lined

Figure 1: WS4 before abrasive blasting and the sites of maximum corrosion loss after abrasive blasting (inset).

Figure 3 – 2D representation of the data presented in figure 2.

during the 1950’s. The design thickness of these pipes was actually cast into the pipe (¾ cast onto socket) and in this case, each pipe is likely to be around 18 mm thick (although other sections of this pipe are known to be up to 23mm thick). Assuming a regular wall thickness, this represents a maximum corrosion penetration of around 42% of the original wall, and a linear corrosion loss of around 0.06 mm/yr. It would not be unreasonable to suggest a probable life in excess of 250 years based on this simple analysis for a pipe such as this in these soil conditions. This of course assumes that no internal corrosion has occurred, which is unlikely on a pipe that was not internally lined for around 65 years.

Site 2 - WS5 - WS5 is located in Waratah, NSW near the sites of the now disused Waratah reservoirs. The soil type at this site was classified as silty clay and the soil moisture content was measured as 16.4%. Also of note was the relatively homogenous nature of the soil at this site. The pipe at this site was listed as a DN 600 CI main installed around 1930. Upon exhumation, the manufacturer, date and thickness were found cast into the socket, which was a common practise at the time. In this case the details ‘G & C H’, 1926 and 7 /8(22 mm) were recorded, indicating

Figure 2: 3D scan results for pipe WS4; most corrosion at this site was located roughly at the springline (horizontal).

Figure 4: WS5 prior to abrasive blasting (inset – corrosion on bottom of pipe after abrasive blasting).

Figure 5: WS5 during the scanning process, this took approximately 1.5 hours on this 600mm pipe.

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that the recorded install date is consistent with the pipe details. Figures 4 and 5 show this pipe before and after the abrasive blasting. The inset in Figure 4 shows a close-up photograph of the deepest region of corrosion, which was located on the underside of the pipe.

This pipe was also found to be to be in good condition for its age. Corrosion losses at this site were largely nonexistent. A single significant corrosion site, located directly on the underside of the pipe (see Figures 6 and 7 and the inset in Figure 4), was measured to have a pit depth of around 10mm (9.2mm manually and 10.5mm using the laser scanner software). This represents a corrosion loss of around 47% of the original wall thickness, although again it should be stressed that the wall thickness of a vertically cast iron pipe such as this can vary by a significant amount, both in the circumferential and axial directions.

Site 3 MC4 – sample MC4 is located in Mayfield, NSW (see Figure 8) and the site conditions were entirely different from those seen at sites 1 and 2. Located adjacent to a small natural creek the water table at this site was touching the bottom of this pipe. Natural variation in the water table would suggest that for at least small portions of the year, this pipe is partially submerged. The soil at this site was notable for its high moisture

content (23.4%) and relatively high levels of organic carbon. The pipe at this site was a DN 300 CICL pipe installed in 1967. Of note at this site was the lack of a selected backfill; the use of selected backfill was adopted in the Hunter region in the early 1960’s, and was used sporadically until the early 1980’s, when its use became common practise with the introduction of Ductile Iron pipes.

Large aggregate was present within the soil matrix and may be a remnant of the installation process.

Laser scanning of this site was conducted, however scanning was limited to the top 85% or so of the pipe because of the local water table (see Figures 8 and 9). At the base of the pipe, manual corrosion measurements were taken. The corrosion observed at this site is entirely different from that observed at sites 1 and 2. In this case, many small, well-formed circular pits were identified. The depth of these pits increased almost linearly, from around 3-4 mm near the top of the pipe to 6.5mm towards the bottom.

Electrochemical Testing Research The electrochemical testing research aims to measure the corrosion rates of ferrous materials such as mild steel and cast and ductile irons over an extended period (up to 2 weeks) in soils collected at sites such as those

presented in this paper. It is hoped that this longer-term electrochemical test may help to more accurately describe the observed corrosion rates and long-term corrosion mechanisms in underground environments. Each test is being conducted at the moisture content measured at the sample site.

Whilst not presented here, early results (Dafter in Prep) indicate that corrosion rates observed in the cell closely mirror that observed over the longer term. It should be stressed that measurement of these field samples is but a small component of further interrogation of electrochemical testings of soils.

Corrosion Modelling Research The long-term corrosion data collected at these sites will be related to shorter-term data from historical records (National Bureau of Standards Tests) under similar environmental conditions. This will be done to construct corrosion (maximum penetration and average corrosion) versus time plots under environmental conditions common for pipes assessed in this project. This information will then be used to calibrate a corrosion model, which is based on the processes that control the long-term development of corrosion of cast iron in a soil environment. More information on this work will be presented at the 2013 ACA conference (Petersen in Prep).

Figure 6: 3D scan of sample WS5, virtually no corrosion was observed except for the 2-3 localised sites of general attack.

Figure 7: 2D representation of the pipe displayed in figure 6.

Figure 8: MC4 after abrasive blasting (inset – close up of deepest pit on underside of pipe).

Figure 9:3D scan of pipe sample MC4.

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Figure 10: MC4 2D scan.

Mild steel and cast iron samples following exposure to the electrochemical test cell for corrosion rate measurements.

Project Outcomes The laser scanning results presented within this article have shown the technique to be a reliable way of obtaining accurate quantitative measurements of corrosion losses.

Indeed, the technique has produced a considerable amount of data for use by the critical pipes team on the modelling component of this work. The results are considerably more comprehensive than those obtained using manual techniques alone. These preliminary results illustrate the complex and highly varied nature of underground corrosion processes, and highlight the challenges ahead for both research projects noted in this article.

For further information on the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project please see www.criticalpipes.com Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the staff of both Hunter Water and HWA for their assistance during the planning and subsequent fieldwork components of this project. In addition, the patience of both the civil contractor (Offaly

Prediction of failures on underground assets such as this failed DN 500 cast iron pipe are the significant driver of this research.

Laser Scanning in Progress.

Constructions) and abrasive blasters (KGB) was appreciated during some of the more delicate and time consuming phases of this work. The authors would offer a special thanks to Sydney Water for the loan of the laser scanner used during the collection of this data.

This publication is an outcome from the Advanced Condition Assessment and Pipe Failure Prediction Project funded by Sydney Water Corporation, Water Research Foundation of the USA, Melbourne Water, Water Corporation (WA), UK Water Industry Research Ltd, South Australia Water Corporation, South East Water, Hunter Water Corporation, City West Water, Monash University, University of Technology Sydney and University of Newcastle. The research partners are Monash University (lead), University of Technology Sydney and University of Newcastle.

Mechanical removal of graphitised zone in a corroded cast iron pipe.

References Cole, I.S and Marney, D. “The Science of Pipe Corrosion: A review of the Literature on the Corrosion of Ferrous Materials in Soils, Corrosion Science, Vol 56, 2012.

Dafter, M. “Long-Term corrosion of buried water mains compared with short term electrochemical testing”, Submitted for ACA conference, Brisbane, 2013.

Petersen, R., Dafter, M. and Melchers R. “Long-Term corrosion of buried cast iron water mains: field data collection and model calibration”, Submitted for ACA conference, Brisbane, 2013.

Petersen, R. and Melchers, R. “The quantitative influence of soil parameters on the long-term corrosion rate of buried cast iron pipes” Submitted for ACA conference, Brisbane, 2013.

Matthew Dafter, Hunter Water Australia, PhD Candidate University of Newcastle Robert Petersen, Research Associate, University of Newcastle

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TECHNICAL NOTE

Mind the Gap—the Hidden Threat of Failing Passive Fire Protection

PHOTO 1. If steel is not properly protected, it can lose strength during a fire and buckle under load.

Facilities that process flammable materials face unique challenges. Oftentimes, a facility must process the volatiles at high temperatures and pressures, as well as store large amounts of flammables on site as feedstock. In the event of fire or explosion in a facility, the risks to personnel and assets can be extreme.

Hot Enough For Ya? Hydrocarbon fueled fires often come with something even more exciting: explosions. These are always fun to watch and include tapping into a basic human instinct: self-preservation, followed immediately with a strong urge to run.

Hydrocarbon-based fires have another contrasting characteristic when compared to cellulosic-based fires.

Hydrocarbon fires exhibit a very fast temperature rise of the burning fuel source (less than eight minutes) to reach an ultimate temperature approaching 2000°F (1093.3°C), whereas a cellulosic fire may take two hours to reach this temperature (based upon configuration).

For clarity, a hydrocarbon fire has a hydrocarbon- (petroleum) based fuel source, whereas a cellulosic fire has typical building materials as a fuel source, such as wood, paper, plastic, etc. The problem with fires at these temperatures is that they significantly reduce the yield strength of steel. If steel loses yield strength (the load at which steel starts to deform and buckle), the structure could collapse (see Photo 1). Collapsing is all fine and well, unless you are in the structure, in

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which case you are dead on arrival. The other down side would be if you own the structure, in which case you are out a lot of money. The money side is interesting, since not only do you have the financial burden of replacing all the “stuff” that collapsed, but you also lose significant revenue. In the case of a refinery, this revenue could be between $1 to $3 million per day, or roughly the gross domestic product (GDP) of Madagascar, whichever units you find more meaningful. So death and collapse of assets have a down side. What is a person to do?

To Act, Or Not To Act Fire protection systems come in two basic forms: active and passive. Active systems are reactive systems that must trigger or actuate in order to provide some level of protection. Sprinkler / deluge systems and automatic flow control valves are examples of active systems. Active systems are very capable of dealing with cellulosic fires, because systems are designed to quench the fire and fuel sources are typically restrained or limited.

Active Foam systems such as those shown in Photo 2 can even deal with a hydrocarbon fire. The qualifier is that area and the fuel source has to be restrained or limited. But what if the

fuel source is fed, in great abundance or if there are no partitions to limit the area the active system is protecting?

Active systems become less effective.

Since water is often not an effective means to extinguish hydrocarbon fires, often active systems’ primary functions are to keep areas around the fire cool until the fire can be extinguished, as shown in Photo 3. The fire is extinguished not by snuffing, or smothering, but by controlling or cutting off the fuel source.

The key, then, to extinguishing fires becomes a function of the facility’s operators to maintain control of the facility. And therein is the challenge.

Steel structures, exposed to fires of this temperature, will exceed structural capacity and collapse. If structures collapse, the operators lose the ability to control fuel source by loss of control to operate valves and pumps, divert flow away from the fire through pipe racks, release pressure safely or drain storage structures that could be in the path of the fire. This leads to escalation events, wherein the fire expands, consuming additional assets around the original fire. The adjacent spheres shown in Photo 4 highlight a facility at risk for an escalation event.

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PHOTO 3. With a petroleum-based fire, water is often used to keep surrounding areas cool until the fire can be put out.

PHOTO 2. Example of an active fire protection system (foam).

To maintain control of a facility and manage fire risk, a second system is typically employed. This system is referred to as Passive Fire Protection or PFP. PFP systems are comprised of thermally inert materials that encase and insulate the steel structure, in turn keeping the critical steel temperature below the point where design strength is compromised. This is illustrated in Photo 5.

Performance Under Fire Passive Fire Protection materials vary in composition and formulation.

Some general examples are high density concrete (HDC), lightweight cementitious (LWC), epoxy intumescents, and subliming epoxies, just to name a few. The mechanism of protection varies with the material type and is beyond the scope of this article.

Independent certifying bodies test the materials based on design fire (cellulosic, hydrocarbon, or jet) to determine what thickness of material is required to resist the design fire for a given period of time. The time at which a certain thickness of the material can resist the design fire is called the fire rating. For a specific design fire and fire duration modeled, there will be a specific thickness of PFP material that

will be required. In other words, for a given design fire and a given material, there will be some required thickness to resist the fire. Note that for each type of material, and indeed for each different manufacturer, the thickness of materials required is different! That is, for manufacturer X of epoxy intumescent for a two-hour fire rating might require 10 millimeters of PFP material for a given steel section. Manufacturer Y, however, may require 8 millimeters or 12 millimeters, based on testing from the certifying bodies.

To further complicate things, if the steel thickness is varied, the thickness of fireproofing required would also change. This is due to the fact that larger pieces of steel need more energy to heat up and reach yield temperature.

Think of it as a frying pan. Which heats up faster, a large frying pan or a small frying pan? Obviously the small pan would since it has less mass. So, for all things being equal, the small frying pan requires more passive fire protection for a given manufactured product.

For simplification, there are three main items that need to be considered when determining the thickness of the passive fire protection to be applied: the fire type to be resisted (design fire), the fire

PHOTO 4. This photo illustrates the risk of an “escalation event” in which the expanding fire threatens adjacent structures. rating (how long to be resisted), and the steel thickness. Stay with me, because here is where the fun starts…

What would happen if corrosion under the fire proofing reduced the steel thickness?

What would happen if the passive fire protection was damaged, degraded, disbonded, cracked, or weathered?

Let’s answer the first one first, because I roll like that. If I lose structural sections of steel, I would actually need more PFP to maintain the same fire rating for my structure. Also, if I start losing structural sections, I start losing my capacity of the column or beam associated. From a structural engineering perspective, the technical term for this is “not cool.”

Part of the problem is that many fire-proofing materials are held in place by reinforcing, so the corrosion underneath is often masked. This is very similar to the process happening in Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) except we call it — and yes, you guessed it — Corrosion Under Fireproofing (CUF). Since most facilities have limited dollars for maintenance, there are literally not enough dollars to go physically test, gain access,

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PHOTO 5. Passive Fire Protection systems (PFP) thermally encase and insulate the steel, preventing its strength from being compromised in the event of a fire. or remove materials to look at the underlying structures.

Now for question number two—take a look at Photos 6 and 7. Digging around the industry, there is very little information that manufacturers share about performance after degradation.

The information that is available will always have some suspicion of bias.

Modeling and fire testing of defects is also a very expensive process. But just because it is hard doesn’t mean that the problem goes away.

Luckily or unluckily, depending on your view of government, the Health Safety Executive (HSE) of the United Kingdom saw what could be called a “gap” in the industry / regulatory guidance, and with the cooperation (translation: funding) from several oil companies, commissioned a joint industry project (JIP) to study the problem. Since not all possible variations of defects, materials, and weathering could be modeled, representative defects based on some typical degradation were examined.

The testing included modeling “artificial damage.” Artificial damage is when a modification is made to the structure, and the fireproofing is cut or removed and not replaced. The tests were conducted to determine what effects the modifications would have on the system, as illustrated in Photo 8. A 10-year weathering study was also performed (see Photo 9).

The output testing was simplified into an industry guidance document called HSE Information Sheet 12 “Advice on Acceptance Criteria for Damaged Fire Protective Coatings.”

Interestingly enough, the testing that yielded Sheet 12 included both epoxy materials and cementitious materials, and based on typical defects modeled, the results showed a reduction in fire performance of both materials.

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PHOTO 6. View of corrosion of structural column after fireproofing was removed (CUF).

Sheet 12 gives guidance on visual examination of degraded passive fire protection on “red light, yellow light, green light” methodology, based upon condition and risk of loss of fire rating. It is important to note that this regulatory guidance was not written until 2007!

So what does it all mean? The reality check is that oil operators have been operating offshore for in excess of 50 years. Guidance to addressing legacy passive fire protection has not been developed until 2007. Testing has shown that degraded systems do not perform to the desired fire rating when and if called upon. More importantly, less than 5 percent of industry operators even have a procedure for inspection of passive fire protection systems. That is an industry “gap.” As they say in the United Kingdom – MIND THE GAP. Building A Plan To Mind The Gap “Minding the gap” is an interesting phrase. It comes from the London Underground as a phrase to make passengers aware of a safety concern: An opening between the train and the platform area that could present a trip and fall hazard for the unwary. Millions of people take heed daily in order to safely navigate “the Tube” [subway].

Like all materials, Passive Fire Protection materials have a finite service life if not maintained. Depending on product, service environment, and variance in quality control at installation, the service life before the first maintenance is required ranges between three and 25 years. The “gap” is that, for some reason, the majority of facilities have generally overlooked these materials in inspection cycles because: here is a general lack of education T about the materials by owners

PHOTO 7. This all-too-common image shows damaged fire protection.

The materials do not have clear regulatory requirements for maintenance Until recently, the risk of degraded materials could not / was not articulated ailure of materials does not cause F outages or imminent HSE response by itself Combine the above with literally millions of installed square feet ranging in age from one to 50 years of service. How big is “millions”? One refinery alone may have 1,000,000 square feet (92,936m2) of fireproofing in varying states of decay. Multiply by the number of refineries, offshore structures, including all manned offshore installations, chemical processing, power facilities, etc., and the scope of the problem becomes daunting. It truly is a huge gap to mind, let alone a potential “Never Again” of nightmarish proportions.

The way to get a grip on this huge problem, or even if you are simply trying to address it in your own facility, is the same as all large problems: Divide it into manageable sections or steps. The adage “How do you eat an elephant? – One bite at a time” provides good words to live by.

By breaking it down into manageable steps, a facility engineer can tackle the problem. The key to identifying steps is to make sure to identify the outputs first. What information is necessary in order to make intelligent decisions?

What information must be conveyed so that those involved can make intelligent decisions? The steps need to also be cognizant of the stake holders, including operations, maintenance, finance and unit / facility management, engineering, and health, safety and

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environmental (HSE) departments. All of these involved parties have input in the ultimate decision to move forward, so the steps selected need to provide information to each of them in a way that each understands. This means that the information must be presented in a language that each department speaks.

For instance, finance usually speaks in terms of dollars, or dollars per unit, and budgeting. HSE speaks in terms of reduction of incidence, or reduction of consequence. Engineering and maintenance usually speak in terms of condition, specification, and repair.

Given this, avoiding a “Never Again” situation, also known as “Integrity Management of Passive Fire Protection,” can be achieved by obtaining the answers to the following questions: hat do I need to fix and in W what priority?

What is it going to cost?

How do I fix it? ow can I show progress and H reduce risk?

The #1 cost of the process is answering the first question. The physical method of acquiring field data, with associated photos for each item / structure / equipment, preparing inspection reports and inserting reference photos, and assigning condition ranking is a manpower-draining task to the facility.

In particular, the reporting writing time to transform the information into a cohesive plan is almost 75 percent of the cost. Facilities have to use vital manpower to inspect all items with PFP on them and rate them as far as

condition, and then assign a priority ranking to each item. This can take months, or even years, depending on staffing. The additional problem is making sure that there is uniformity in condition rating by different personnel, and this involves intensive training.

The data gathered will yield thousands of inspection reports — think 4”- to 5”-thick (10.16cm to 12.7cm) binder.

Then, based upon condition, the PFPcoated structures must be ranked in order of priority for repair. After the rankings are made, budget numbers need to be produced in order to get monies allocated. This usually requires contacting contracting companies to give estimates for the repairs. Since there are multiple types of fire proofing, unless the materials are completely removed and replaced, there will be multiple repair specifications that need to be produced. After the repairs have been made, the next set of priorities is addressed, and the cycle starts again.

So, what is my point? The point is that when a person has to analyze large volumes of data, prioritize, track progress, etc., there are better tools to use than the pen-and-paper method.

This is the reason that computers were developed. The problem is that no software has been specially developed to manage PFP until recently. The problem with many software packages developed is that you need be the expert consultant that developed the tool in order to operate it. Newer systems have been developed with “Glance Obvious” characteristics. In other words, the system is designed to be easily navigated with little training.

The premise in design of the system is that the operator will not be looking

PHOTO 8. In an “artificial damage” test, modifications are made to the structures and the fireproofing is removed and not replaced.

at the software every day, but maybe once a month or every other month, so the person must be able to navigate the software without having to “re-learn” the tool every time. This is where the giant leap forward comes into play and technology can help simplify the oncedaunting process. Something must be done. The current gap of unprotected structures is frightening.

Many onshore and offshore locations don’t have a plan to manage passive fire protection to ensure its efficacy. The regulatory wave is coming. Mind the gap. Passive fire protection is people protection. Creating a plan saves lives, reduces risk, and reduces down time in the event that the unthinkable happens. We’ve all seen the wide-spread damage caused in part by failing passive fire protection. It is time to turn the nightmare scenario into a “never again” possible occurrence.

David Hunter is Managing Director – Global Distribution of Mascoat. David is a Civil Engineer and a Protective Coatings Specialist with 18 years’ experience in the protective coatings industry. He is also an instructor for NACE and SSPC. Serving previously as Global Account Manager at AkzoNobel assigned to two major oil companies, David has observed both new construction and maintenance coatings/ fireproofing operations in 12 different countries, giving him a unique perspective in comparing corrosion control best practices in the oil and gas industry. He can be reached at +1-713-419-9665.

This article originally appeared in CoatingsPro Magazine.

PHOTO 9. The UK’s HSE performed a 10-year-long weathering study on fire protective coatings.

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UNIVERSITY PROFILE

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand The Engineering College at University of Canterbury consists of one full time senior staff member involved specifically in corrosion and degradation of engineering materials. Dr. Mark Staiger moved to Christchurch, New Zealand from Melbourne with a background in materials engineering. Having graduated from Monash University (Clayon campus, Melbourne), Dr. Staiger obtained both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the Department of Materials Engineering.

Dr. Staiger pursued his interest in the metallurgical sciences and engineering during his PhD studies but went on to also develop a strong interest in non-metallic materials after starting his tenure at UC. His initial research directions were spurred on by his undergraduate teaching in the areas of polymers and composites engineering.

In the 12 years that followed, Dr. Staiger has developed and nutured an eclectic mix of research groups in the areas of biocomposites, nanofibres and biodegradable metals, bringing 3 new areas of research to UC. Speciality laboratories have been set up at UC under the supervision of Dr. Staiger for the production of light alloys and nanofibres (electrospinning), corrosion

analysis, thermal and degradation analysis of polymers and composites, and comprehensive facilities for the mechanical testing of materials under a wide range of different environmental conditions. Dr. Staiger’s group consists of 1 postdoctoral fellow, 8 PhD students and 1 Masters student.

Dr. Staiger’s ORTHOMAG (Orthopaedic Magnesium) research group is focussed on the development of biodegradable metals in the application of orthopaedic implant devices. Specifically, ORTHOMAG has been government-funded to investigate magnesium (Mg) alloys as a potentially new revolutionary type of degradable metallic biomaterial.

The group has developed facilities for producing high purity experimental Mg alloys, specially designed protocols for the in vitro corrosion testing of degradation rates of various alloys, coating technologies for controlling in vivo degradation rates, methods of production for porous Mg alloys with ordered topologies, and novel combinatorial methods using microelectrochemical corrosion analysis techniques. ORTHOMAG also consists of partners from Otago University (Dr. George Dias, Dept. of

Anatomy). In collabration with Otago University ORTHOMAG has provided invaluable data that describes the in vivo degradation of several Mg alloys.

The group also collaborates extensively with the corrosion research group at Monash University led by A/Prof.

Birbilis within the Department of Materials Engineering, Clayton.

Electrochemical corrosion testing techniques within the group rely mainly on potentiodynamic polarisation and electrical impedance spectroscopy. However, simple mass loss measurements and hydrogen evolution are also used to supplement electrochemical testing. A hydrogen evolution measurement set-up has been custom-made for analysing the corrosion rate of Mg alloys. The corrosion laboratory at UC is equipped with a BioLogic VSP potentiostat system (5-channel chassis, 3 channels/ modules available), EC-Lab software and EIS analyser. A CO2 incubator is also used for pH-controlled corrosion testing in simulated body fluids and proteins. A microprobe electrochemical analysis system (custom-made) for microstructure-level corrosion measurements is also available.

Above: Some of the current research group members (L to R)- Mr. Nurfaizey Hamid (PhD student), Mr. Maxime Eygonnet (Intern), Mr. Jeremias Schuermann (PhD student), Mr. Jan Dormanns (PhD student), Mr. Mike Flaws (technician), Dr. Mark Staiger (group leader), Mr. Mokhtar Mat Salleh (PhD student), Mr. Tim Huber (PhD student), Mr. Kevin Stobbs (technician), Mr. Pablo Lepe (PhD student), Dr. Deborah Le Corre (Postdoctoral Fellow).

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The in vivo environment is a very complex multivariable environment that has a very controlled chemistry.

The implant surface will also be exposed to various proteins and cells, and the degradation conditions can vary as a function of fluid flow rates and mechanical loading. A focus of the work has been to examine the possibility of developing an in vitro test protocol that simulates the in vivo corrosion environment. An interesting aspect of this has been to analyse the influence of proteins and buffer type on corrosion rates of Mg alloys.

Some of the group’s key publications in the field of biodegradable Mg include: Kirkland, N.T., Birbilis, N. and Staiger, M.P. (2012) Assessing the corrosion of biodegradable magnesium implants: A critical review of current methodologies and their limitations.

Acta Biomaterialia 8(3): 925-936.

Staiger, M.P., Feyerabend, F., Willumeit, R., Sfeir, C.S., Zheng, Y.F., Virtanen, S., Müeller, W.D., Atrens, A., Peuster, M., Kumta, P.N., Mantovani, D. and Witte, F. (2011) Summary of the panel discussions at the 2nd Symposium on Biodegradable Metals 2010, Maratea, Italy. Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology 176(20): 1596-1599.

Kirkland, N.T., Staiger, M.P., Nisbet, D., Davies, C.H.J. and Birbilis, N. (2011) Performance-driven design of biocompatible Mg alloys. Journal of Materials (JOM) 63(6): 28-34.

Kirkland, N.T., Waterman, J., Birbilis, N., Dias, G., Woodfield, T.B.F., Hartshorn, R.M. and Staiger, M.P. (2011) Buffer-regulated biocorrosion of pure magnesium. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine (early access online) http://dx.doi. org/10.1007/s10856-011-4517-y.

Kirkland, N.T., Birbilis, N., Walker, J., Woodfield, T., Dias, G.J. and Staiger, M.P. (2010) In-vitro dissolution of magnesium-calcium binary alloys: Clarifying the unique role of calcium additions in bioresorbable magnesium implant alloys. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 95B(1): 91-100.

Pietak, A., Mahoney, T., Dias, G.J. and Staiger, M.P. (2008) Bone-like matrix formation on magnesium and magnesium alloys. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 19(1): 407-415.

Dr. Mark P. Staiger Associate Investigator MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 7250 Fax: +64 3 364 2078 E-mail: mark.staiger@canterbury.ac.nz

Staiger, M.P., Pietak, A.M., Huadmai, J. and Dias, G. (2006) Magnesium and its alloys as orthopedic biomaterials: A review. Biomaterials 27(9): 1728-1734.

A biomimetic bone-like coating with self healing properties designed to control the degradation rate of biodegradable Mg implants.

Example of an ordered porous Mg construct, designed for new bone ingrowth.

An example of potentiodynamic polarisation curves for a series of binary Mg-Zn alloys.

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The University also has extensive facilities for materials/surface characterization including optical and confocal microscopy, environmental SEM, FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, XRF, AFM, TEM, FTIR, DSC, DMA and TGA. The Materials Engineering Group within the Department of Mechanical Engineering also has extensive mechanical testing capabilities with various MTS instruments equipped with load cells ranging from 100 N to 100 kN, some of which also include environmental and immersion chambers for environmental testing.

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