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Corrosion & Prevention 2019 to Reveal Latest Developments in Corrosion Mitigation The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will host the industry
an integral part of the activities. It provides an opportunity for delegates
leading, Corrosion & Prevention 2019 (C&P 2019) conference and
to experience the latest products and services relating to corrosion
exhibition from 24-27 November, at the Crown Promenade in
mitigation. There is free entry to the 60 + trade exhibitors during certain
Melbourne, Australia.
times at the conference and the Learning Centre stage will feature daily practical sessions, hosted by some of key exhibitors.
This annual conference and trade exhibition will bring together leading
The ACA Applicator Trade Day hosted by BlastOne has become a regular
researchers and industry practitioners who combat corrosion on a daily
and popular feature of the C&P2019 program, hosted offsite and features
basis. C&P 2019 will showcase the latest techniques and technologies
a range of hands on practical sessions that are free to attend, however
to help mitigate corrosion. It has been estimated that industries and
you must book in advance.
governments spend billions of dollars every year on corrosion mitigation
C&P 2019 will appeal to a wide range of industries including: building
and repair, making it vital that the latest technologies and practices are
and construction, cultural and historical materials preservation,
applied to managing this threat.
defence, education and research, food processing, government, marine
Diverse technical streams will showcase the latest developments in
transportation and infrastructure, mining and resources, oil and gas, power
corrosion, ranging from fundamental corrosion science to hands-on
generation and energy systems and water and wastewater treatment.
application. Topics covered will include concrete corrosion and repair,
As always, C&P 2019 will provide the premier venue for networking
steel corrosion, water infrastructure, cathodic protection of pipelines,
opportunities for delegates to network with colleagues and peers.
asset management, high-temperature corrosion, non-ferrous metal
Building on their well-established reputation, the social functions including
corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion.
the Welcome Function and Exhibition, ACA Awards Dinner and Farewell
This year’s P F Thompson lecture will be delivered by Willie Mandeno,
Function, will not disappoint. There is something for everyone, a Young
Principal Engineer Materials, WSP Opus. Willie is an ACA life member and
Corrosion Group and ACA Foundation networking evening.
has specialised in the specification of engineering materials and protective
Like previous years, C&P 2019 will facilitate an exciting Partner Program,
coatings for more than 35 years. The ACA’s premier lecture marks PF
featuring a range of activities. The event will also feature a new inaugural
Thompson’s contribution by emulating the academic and technical
event, the ‘Women in Corrosion’ Breakfast, canvassing the issues faced by
qualities for which he was known. Attendees will have the opportunity to
women working in the Industry.
hear from an impressive list of Plenary Speakers covering an interesting array of corrosion related topics. In addition to the technical program, the conference exhibition will be
For further information: https://conference.corrosion.com.au/ and www.corrosion.com.au
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