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MESG Values — Maximum Experimental Safe Gap Explained

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

This article covers MESG Values — Maximum Experimental Safe Gap Explained. MESG is the maximum gap through which a gas can propagate an explosion. This guide explains how MESG determines gas group classification and how it affects Ex d flamepath requirements.

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