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Gas Group IIA — Equipment Selection and Applications

EX Academy Knowledge Base · IEC 60079 · CompEx Preparation · 2025

This article covers Gas Group IIA — Equipment Selection and Applications. Gas group IIA covers the majority of common hydrocarbon gases including propane, butane, and methane. This guide explains IIA equipment requirements and common IIA applications in industry.

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This topic is covered in depth in EX Academy's training modules and tested in the CompEx written assessment. Understanding this concept is essential for correct equipment selection and inspection in hazardous areas.

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