Corrosion

An accurate condition assessment of a pipeline empowers utilities to make the best use of their resources, but it’s important...

Corrosion is a major threat to pipeline infrastructure, but a proactive approach can help extend asset life and reduce long-term...

Corrugated pipes, typically favoured for use in culvert installations, come in a range of materials with their own unique properties,...

A research and development project from University of Queensland (UQ) has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and...

When installing pipe networks it is vitally important to select the right seal for any penetrations in the system, as...

Having the right equipment can make all the difference in the success of pipe maintenance. This article looks at how...

If left untreated tank base corrosion is a serious risk that will compromise the integrity of water storage systems, resulting...

A closure to the Adelaide rail corridor has allowed SA Water to conduct a refurbishment to two sewer network access...

Shepparton’s Hawdon Street residents are now able to enjoy a more reliable water supply since the completion of the city’s...

Water treatment sludge could be used to prevent 117,000km of sewer pipes in Australia from cracking in future, without any...

An Australian-first pole fixture device, developed by Northern Territory’s Power and Water, will allow for the replacement of up to...

Significant improvement in engineering materials, industrial standards and software has facilitated the avoidance of ‘short-term’ failure of engineering structures. However,...

MidCoast Council’s decision to install additional chemical dosing systems at the Gloucester Water Treatment Plant is set to combat copper...

Finding the right galvanising method is critical to prolonging part life, especially in harsh mining, construction, and marine environments. ArmorGalv®...

On 4 November 2020, McRobert Contracting Services, in association with Power and Water Corporation, completed the structural relining of a...

Matt Alliston, Vice President of Specialty Polymer Coatings (SPC), and John Wilton, Managing Director of Piping Specialty Supply Services (PSSS),...

Concrete is the most commonly used material in sewers which can be attributed to its strength, durability and relatively low...

In both new pipeline construction and pipe rehabilitation projects, the first line of defence against corrosion, chemicals and abrasion are...

A TasWater employee has championed the implementation of a trolley to reduce the risk of soft tissue injury for workers...

Corrosion and Prevention 2019 – the largest corrosion conference and exhibition in the southern hemisphere – will showcase the latest...

This paper considers how the rehabilitation of concrete tanks can be executed to effectively extend service life and maintain safe...

The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will host the industry leading Corrosion & Prevention 2019 (C&P 2019) conference and exhibition from...

With workplace health and safety a major issue on Australian construction sites, Viega’s products enable you to get the job done...

Corrosion professionals across Australia are set to gather in Melbourne in July 2019 for an International Symposium focusing on the...

Corrosion often occurs on assets that are out of sight, such as buried water pipes or reinforcement within structures, and...

Corrosion can have significant economic, structural and performance impacts on critical infrastructure across numerous sectors. Understanding its impact and knowing...

Corrosion & Prevention 2018 in Adelaide will host expert researchers and practitioners in the field of corrosion management prevention, with...

Every utility company faces a different set of challenges depending on the scale of its operations, customer base and business...

by Wes Fawaz, Executive Officer, Australasian Corrosion Association My organisation often reports that the continuing challenge for utility companies is the...

Increased population growth and wastewater volume coupled with aging pipe infrastructure means Australia’s sewage systems are under increasing amounts of stress, which...