# Compression Service Technology - CST srl

CST srl is an engineering company founded in Florence, Italy in 2002, specializing in rotating equipment: reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, and pumps. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (certified by DNV) and employs a multidisciplinary staff of 30+ professional engineers with an average of 20+ years of industry experience. Over 60% of revenue is international. CST provides design and maintenance engineering services across upstream/midstream gas, refining, ethylene production, clean fuels, syngas/fertilizers, emission control, and marine applications. Since 2021, CST is associated with Blackstone Industrial.

> Source: https://www.cstfirenze.com/our-company/about-us

## Key Pages

- [About Us](https://www.cstfirenze.com/our-company/about-us): Company history (2002-present), leadership (CEO Giovanni Bucaneve, Chairman Alessandro Traversari), industries served, milestones
- [Services](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training): Full service portfolio — field engineering, root cause analysis, diagnostics, revamping, remote monitoring, training
- [Machinery Analysis](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-analysis): Computational analysis — pulsation studies (API 618/688), torsional/lateral vibration (API 618/684), CFD, FEA, pipe stress, dynamic simulation
- [Technical Papers](https://www.cstfirenze.com/knowledge/technical-papers): 23 published engineering papers (ASME, EFRC, Compressor Tech Two, Hydrocarbon Engineering)
- [Success Stories](https://www.cstfirenze.com/our-company/success-stories): 32 documented case studies across reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, turbines, and more
- [Contact Us](https://www.cstfirenze.com/contact-us): Via Panciatichi 40, 50127 Florence, Italy

## Machinery Expertise

- [Reciprocating Compressors](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-folder/reciprocating-compressor-machinery)
- [Centrifugal Compressors](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-folder/centrifugal-compressor-machinery)
- [Other Machinery](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-folder/much-more-machinery): Screw compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps
- [Systems and Packages](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-folder/systems-and-packages): Compression packages

## Services

- [Field Engineering & Machinery Operation Analysis](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training-folder/field-engineering-machinery-operation-analysis): Matching plant needs with machine capability
- [Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training-folder/root-cause-analysis-troubleshooting): Rapid mobilization for sudden or recurrent failures
- [Diagnostics, Healthcare Packages & Plant Assessment](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training-folder/diagnostics-healthcare-packages-and-plant-assessment): Remote monitoring, telediagnostics, asset life-cycle management
- [Revamping, Modernization, Upgrade & Refurbishment](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training-folder/revamping-modernization-upgrade-refurbishment): Cost-effective equipment rejuvenation
- [Training Courses](https://www.cstfirenze.com/services-diagnostics-training-folder/training-courses): Rotating machinery specialist training

## Analysis Capabilities

- [Pulsation & Mechanical Vibration Analysis](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-analysis#Pulsation-and-Mechanical-vibration-analysis): API 618/688 compliance, volume bottle sizing, shaking forces, acoustic resonance
- [Torsional & Lateral Vibration Analysis](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-analysis#TORSIONAL-LATERAL-VIBRATION-ANALYSIS): API 618/684, proprietary CSTors software, flywheel selection, coupling optimization
- [Pipe Stress Analysis](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-analysis#Pipe-Stress-Analysis): Thermal and flexibility analysis
- [Dynamic System Simulation](https://www.cstfirenze.com/machinery-analysis#DYNAMIC-SYSTEM-SIMULATION): Plant-level transient analysis, surge protection, control system optimization

## Engineered Products

- [Engineered Products](https://www.cstfirenze.com/engineered-product): Bare compressors, compressor components, diagnostic systems, cylinder lubrication systems

## Knowledge Resources

- [CST Software](https://www.cstfirenze.com/knowledge/cst-software): Proprietary engineering tools (CSTors, ReciPerf, CylOpt)
- [Tools & Calculators](https://www.cstfirenze.com/knowledge/tools-calculators)
- [Product Brochures](https://www.cstfirenze.com/knowledge/product-brochures)
- [Theory at a Glance](https://www.cstfirenze.com/knowledge/theory-at-a-glance)
- [News](https://www.cstfirenze.com/our-company/news)

## Key Facts

- Founded: Florence, Italy, 2002
- CEO: Giovanni Bucaneve | Chairman: Alessandro Traversari
- Staff: 30+ professional engineers, 20+ years average experience
- Certification: ISO 9001:2015 (certified by DNV)
- International revenue: >60%
- Core standards: API 618, API 684, API 688, API 619
- Proprietary software: CSTors (torsional analysis), ReciPerf (thermodynamic performance), CylOpt (CFD cylinder optimization)
- Technical papers: 23 published (ASME, EFRC, Compressor Tech Two, Hydrocarbon Engineering)
- Case studies: 32 documented projects
- Industries: Upstream/midstream gas, refining, ethylene, clean fuels, syngas/fertilizers, emission control, marine, pharmaceutical
- Equipment: Reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, screw compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal/reciprocating pumps
- Notable clients: Eni, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Linde, Air Liquide, EDF, Total, Baker Hughes
- Association: Blackstone Industrial (since 2021)
- VAT: IT05220850480
- Address: Via Panciatichi 40, 50127 Florence, Italy