Is This a Power Cable?

Cable size has nothing to do with a cable's classification in this case.

A 'power cable' is (by definition) a cable used to distribute electricity. Any cable can be called a 'power cable' if distributing or transporting electricity is its primary function. For example an electrical cord used to connect an electrical appliance to the wall socket in a house is called a 'power cable'. A 'control cable' on the other hand is used to distribute control signals (a different primary function hence a different name).

I thought there is a standard for cable to be called a power cable...thanks for your quick reply

Different industries sometimes use different names. I am not aware of any electrical or industry standard that defines a power cable by physical size or cross sectional area (perhaps it is just industry-specific 'slang' you have come across).

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When can a cable be called a power cable???

When it is carrying power. Seems just that simple.

However, different codes often define the nature of a "Power Cable" as something specific to that application or service.

200 sq mm of cable is about an AWG single O cable - a bit more than 8 mm in diameter - pretty big - This wire is rated for about 150 amps or so. If this is not a power cable, I'm not sure what I would call it.

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Thanks bro...

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MS

As suggested by you, I as a Professional Engineer certify that statements made by you for Power, Control and Instrumentation cable are True.

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Generally good post, although 200 sq mm is much larger than single 0, which is a little over 50 sq mm. (200 sq mm would be about 16 mm diameter.)

When can one call a spade a spade?

The standards people sometimes have some weird names for stuff but to use that terms in everyday life would be absurd.

In contracts you may however need to refer to the standard or code to avoid getting incorrect items.

But a cable that don't comply with the standard is still a cable.

2nd part of your question: your 200mm2 when it is conductive metal is a power cable.

As the name implies, any cable conducting power is a power cable.

Now, if the power is in the milliwatt range, it is still power, therefore instrumentation cable is also be designated as power cable. Or, A steel cable on a crane lifting a cargo cable towing a car, could also be called a power cable...

However, the Name "power cable" used to carry electrical power is named "power cable" when it's carrying capacity is:

"Low power cable"...10-25Amp.

"Medium power".........26-50Amp

"High power".............51Amp and up

In this case your cable, rated for approx 150Amp, is definitely a power cable.

I found this classification in an old edition of the American Electrician's Handbook, and actually never seen it in use...

Hello,

I would simple say that the cable is power cable.

200mm2 cable is not required for instruments and controls.