Chemical & Synthetic Fuels
Chemical and Synthetic Fuels Valve Solutions
Helping chemical and synthetic fuel plants improve uptime, protect critical equipment, and optimize process performance with proven valve and control solutions.
Chemical and synthetic fuel plants operate under some of the harshest process conditions found in industry. High temperatures, aggressive chemicals, erosive slurries, and fluctuating pressures place extreme demands on valves and control equipment.
At plants like Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities, achieving production targets depends on valves that deliver absolute reliability—providing tight shut-off, precise flow control, and critical pump protection across continuous and batch processes. Engineers and production managers rely on solutions that maximize uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and support safe, environmentally responsible operations.
At Valve & Automation, we supply valve and control solutions specifically selected to address the operational challenges faced in chemical and synthetic fuel plants. Our technologies are designed to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve overall process efficiency—helping plants run safer, longer, and more profitably.
Zwick Tri-Con Triple Offset Valve
The Zwick Tri-Con is a precision-engineered triple offset valve delivering zero-leakage isolation in critical chemical and synthetic fuels applications. Its frictionless, cone-in-cone seating system ensures long-term sealing integrity under extreme pressure and temperature cycling.
Ideal for aggressive chemical services, steam isolation, and gas handling, the Zwick Tri-Con minimizes actuator loads, reduces maintenance, and extends valve life—supporting safer, more reliable plant operation.
Key Applications:
- Process steam and gas isolation
- High-temperature and high-pressure chemical services
- Emergency shut-down
Key Benefits:
- Zero-leakage, even under extreme conditions for maximum safety
- Longer seat life with frictionless seating
- Lower installation and maintenance costs due to lighter weight and compact design
Cashco Ranger QCT Rotary Globe Control Valve
The Cashco Ranger QCT is a high-performance rotary globe control valve engineered for rapid, precise response in challenging control applications. Its innovative quick-change trim design allows for 5-minute trim changes without removing the actuator, significantly reducing downtime during maintenance.
Suited for steam, slurry, chemical blending, and high-pressure drop services, the Ranger QCT provides tight, repeatable control to optimize process stability and throughput.
Key Applications:
- Steam and gas control
- Slurry and erosive chemical fluid control
- High-pressure drop chemical blending
Key Benefits:
- High control accuracy with minimal hysteresis
- Quick-change trim for fast maintenance and reduced downtime
- Long service life in abrasive and corrosive conditions
Schroeder SSV Automatic Recirculation Valve
The Schroeder SSV protects centrifugal pumps from damage caused by low or no-flow conditions by automatically ensuring minimum flow rates without external controls. Its compact design integrates a full-featured non-return valve, bypass flow control, and seat tightness into one rugged unit.
Essential for critical pump services across chemical and synthetic fuel plants, the SSV improves pump reliability, extends mean time between failures (MTBF), and reduces emergency shutdown risks.
Key Applications:
- Pump protection in chemical services
- Boiler feedwater pump protection
- Critical process pump safeguarding
Key Benefits:
- Protects pumps from minimum flow damage without external instrumentation
- Reduces unplanned shutdowns
- Compact, maintenance-free design
Partner with Valve & Automation
Our engineered valve and control solutions are trusted by leading chemical and synthetic fuel producers, including Sasol, to deliver high uptime, dependable performance, and efficient operation in the most demanding process environments.
We are committed to supporting Sasol and the broader chemical and synthetic fuels industry with proven technologies, responsive service, and solutions that drive long-term operational success.
- Browse the menu on the right for solutions on specific applications.
- Talk to our Technical Sales Specialists to find the best solution for your plant.
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Valve Selection
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Compressor Station
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| Application / Media | M | O | C | V&A Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Type | ||||
| Anti-Surge | • | Arca | Ecotrol Globe Control Valve | ||
| Back Pressure Control | • | Arca | Ecotrol Globe Control Valve | ||
| Blow-down (Upstream) | • | Arca | Ecotrol Globed Control Valve | ||
| Compressor Bypass | • | Arca | Ecotrol Globe Control Valve | ||
| Flame Arrestors | • | Cashco | Deflagration & detonation | ||
| Steam, Vapors, Gas & Liquids | • | Besa | API 526 Safety Valves | ||
| Valve Positioners | • | PMV | Valve Rotary & Linear Positioners | ||
Flare System
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| Application / Media | M | O | C | V&A Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Type | ||||
| Flame Arrestors | • | Cashco | Deflagration & detonation | ||
| Flare Stack Pilot Gas Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
| Flare Stack Steam Flow Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
| Knock-Out Drum Level Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
| Knock-Out Drum Temperature Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
| Steam, Vapors, Gas & Liquids | • | Besa | API 526 Safety Valves | ||
| Valve Positioners | • | PMV | Valve Rotary & Linear Positioners | ||
| Water Seal Level Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
| Water Seal Temperature Control | • | Arca | Flow Characterised Ball Control | ||
| • | NAF | "V" Ball Segment Control Valve | |||
OSBL Tank Farms & Product Manifolds
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| Application / Media | M | O | C | V&A Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Type | ||||
| DBB - Double Block & Bleed | • | • | Zwick | Tri-Block Double Block & Bleed Valve | |
| Flame Arrestors | • | Cashco | Deflagration & detonation | ||
| Fuel Oil Blending | • | Arca | Rotary Globe Control Valve | ||
| Fuel Truck Loading | • | Cashco | Rotary Globe Control Valve | ||
| Loading Arm Flow Control | • | Pibiviesse | Cage-Ball™ Control Ball Valve | ||
| Manual Isolation | • | JC Valves | Red. & Full Bore Ball Valves | ||
| • | Zwick | Tri-Con Triple Eccentric / Triple Offset Rotary Process Valve | |||
| • | JC Valves | Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves | |||
| Non Return | NAF | Swing Check | |||
| Zwick | Tri-Check Swing Check Valve | ||||
| Pump Protection (Min Flow Protection) | • | • | Schroeder | Minimum Flow Recirculation Valves | |
| Rail Truck Loading | • | Cashco | Rotary Globe Control Valve | ||
| Steam, Vapors, Gas & Liquids | • | Besa | API 526 Safety Valves | ||
| Sulphuric Acid | • | • | Richter | Lined & Sleeved Plug Valves | |
| Tank Blanketing | • | Cashco | Tank Blanketing Valve | ||
| Tank Protection / Vapour Control | • | Cashco | Pressure Vacuum Vent Valve | ||
| Transmission Lines | • | Pibiviesse | Cage-Ball™ Control Ball Valve | ||
| Valve Positioners | • | PMV | Valve Rotary & Linear Positioners | ||
Reformer
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| Application / Media | M | O | C | V&A Solution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Type | ||||
| Catalytic Reformer Reactor Valves | • | • | • | JC Valves | Red. & Full Bore Ball Valves |
| • | • | • | JC Valves | Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves | |
| Flame Arrestors | • | Cashco | Deflagration & detonation | ||
| Regeneration Block Valves | • | • | JC Valves | Red. & Full Bore Ball Valves | |
| • | • | JC Valves | Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves | ||
| Steam, Vapors, Gas & Liquids | • | Besa | API 526 Safety Valves | ||
| Valve Positioners | • | PMV | Valve Rotary & Linear Positioners | ||
Sulphur Recovery Unit
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Utilities / Steam Generation
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