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Knowledge Sharing: Classification of Power Cables

2025-05-29

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Classification by voltage resistance level of power cables:

Low voltage cable: cables with voltage levels of 6kV and below

Medium and high voltage cable: cables with voltage levels of 6kV and above, 35kV and below

High voltage cable: cables with voltage levels of 66kV and above

Classification by insulation medium of power cables:

Oil-impregnated paper dielectric cable: mostly cables with medium and high voltage levels

Non-drip paper dielectric cable: mostly cables with medium and high voltage levels

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) dielectric cable: mostly cables with medium and high voltage levels

Other rubber and plastic dielectric cables: mostly cables with medium and high voltage levels and low voltage levels

Oil-filled cable: mostly cables with high voltage levels

Classification by structural type:

Cables without outer metal shielding layer: mostly low voltage cables

Cables with outer metal shielding layer: mostly cables with medium and high voltage levels and above

Cables with metallic inner sheath: mostly cables with high voltage levels