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Knowledge sharing: Classification of Power Cables

2025-08-01

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Power cable classification by voltage rating:

Low-voltage cables: Cables with voltage ratings of 6kV and below

Medium-high-voltage cables: Cables with voltage ratings of 6kV and above, and 35kV and below

High-voltage cables: Cables with voltage ratings of 66kV and above

Power cable classification by insulation dielectric:

Oil-impregnated paper-based cables: Mostly medium-high-voltage cables

Non-drip paper-based cables: Mostly medium-high-voltage cables

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)-based cables: Mostly medium-high-voltage and high-voltage cables

Other rubber-plastic-based cables: Mostly medium-high-voltage and low-voltage cables

Oil-filled cables: Mostly high-voltage cables

Classification by structural type:

Cables without outer metal shield: Mostly low-voltage cables

Cables with outer metal shield: Mostly medium-high-voltage and above cables

Cables with metallic inner sheath: Mostly high-voltage cables