Good Insulation Performance Research Articles

Formula Design of Hyperbranched Polyarylether‐Based Low Dielectric Photosensitive Resin and Study of UV‐Cured Films Properties

ABSTRACTFor large‐area electronic and high shape complexity structure applications, various solution‐processable materials are chosen as dielectric layer due to their simple molding process via spin‐coating, casting, or 3D printing at room temperature. Herein, the acrylic‐ended fluorinated hyperbranched polyaryletherketone (hb‐P6FAEK‐Ace) was used as the prepolymer and then, the composition of photosensitive resin formula was regulated by adjusting the addition ratio of hb‐P6FAEK‐Ace and diluents (acrylimorpholine [ACMO] 1,6‐Hexanediol diacrylate [HDDA]). These photosensitive resin solutions showed the relative low viscosities ranged ranging from 18 to 253 mPa S at 100°C which was in favor of the future 3D printing method and printing accuracy. Then, the obtained UV‐cured films show the maximum tensile strength up to 71.9 MPa and superior thermal properties with the Tg of 157°C–177°C and T5% of 314°C–351°C. Moreover, they also exhibited the good dielectric performance with dielectric constants of 2.43–2.20 and dielectric loss of 0.013–0.014 at 1 MHz–1 GHz. These abovementioned satisfactory performance could be ascribed to the aromatic skeleton of hb‐P6FAEK‐Ace, introduced polarizability‐CF3 groups and the inner cavities for the hyperbranched structures, also the precise control of formula composition. Additionally, the curing degree, shrinkage of solid, and moisture properties were also researched thoroughly. This work provides a simple formula design though to construct the high performance and low dielectric photosensitive resin for the requirements of microelectronic applications.

Thermosetting boron-nitride-filled polybutadiene composites with enhanced thermal conductivity and good dielectric properties

Low dielectric materials with high heat dissipation, low dielectric constant (Dk), and dielectric loss (Df) are urgently needed to address the issues of signal cross-talk and heat accumulation arising from the rapid development of modern communication technology and the integration of microelectronics. Polyolefins, as hydrocarbon polymers, have shown significant potential due to their excellent low dielectric properties. However, their low polarity and flexible structures limit their thermal conductivity and thermomechanical properties. In this study, we developed a method to prepare thermosetting polybutadiene composites with enhanced thermal conductivity and good dielectric performance by modifying hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) with thermally cross-linkable benzocyclobutene (BCB) groups. The properties of the resulting composites were tailored by varying the filler content. With 30 wt% of the BCB-modified filler, the composite (HB-30) displayed excellent dielectric properties (Dk = 2.70; Df = 1.67 × 10−3 @10 GHz). Meanwhile, it exhibited a thermal conductivity of 0.615 W/mK at 35 °C, which was 7.1 times that of pristine HTPB. It also showed significantly enhanced mechanical properties and thermal stability with a storage modulus of 2.7 GPa and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 208.5 °C. This method proved effective for preparing polymer composites with enhanced thermal conductivity, heat resistance, mechanical properties and good dielectric properties, making them suitable for high-frequency communication applications.

Target setting and practical Improvement for sound quality of electric vehicles

For electric vehicles, because there is no masking effect of combustion engine noise, the middle frequency and high frequency noise of electric components become distinct and annoying. Electric driven unit, electric compressor, electric pump, and motors of seat adjusting device are always major noise sources for electric vehicles. Some of those noise signals are steady, some are transient and some are time-variable. So only SPL is hard to reflect human's true perception. Psychoacoustic metrics, such as loudness, roughness, sharpness, and tonality, is hard to evaluate all complicated NVH phenomenon of electric vehicles using one metrics. In this paper, the author tested different operation noises of above-mentioned electric components of several popular EVs, and finalized proper psychoacoustic metrics for different operations based on loudness, modulation, tonality and objective evaluation. Furthermore, the author studied target setting for dedicated metrics, and effective improving methods for sound quality of EVs from the point of source and path. For example, effective designing for acoustic encapsulation of EDU and electric compressor, and good insulation performance designing for dash inner and trunk floor trim. Keywords: Sound quality, Psychoacoustic metrics, electric vehicle, objective evaluation, target setting

Preparation and performance study of a new solvent-free insulation coating for low-voltage busbar

Abstract This study focuses on low-voltage busbar insulation and is committed to developing a new solvent-free insulation coating. A coating formula with specific properties was successfully synthesized by screening and optimizing various raw materials. A comprehensive and in-depth testing and analysis were conducted on the developed coatings’ physical properties, electrical insulation performance, heat resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance. The results show that the new solvent-free insulation coating has excellent heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength while maintaining good insulation performance. Compared with traditional insulation coatings, its solvent-free properties effectively reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds, meeting environmental requirements. This study provides a more efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly solution for the insulation protection of the low-voltage busbar, which has significant practical application value and broad market prospects.

Regulating the interfacial structure in percolating graphite nanoplate/PVDF composites via TiO2 as an interlayer towards meliorative dielectric performances

Polymer nanocomposites combining large dielectric permittivity (ε′) but low loss along with high breakdown strength (Eb) have garnered significant attention in the fields of electronic devices and power systems. To concurrently accomplish these desirable performances in pristine graphite nanoplates (GNP)/poly(vinylidene fluoride, PVDF) composites, the GNP were initially encased by a layer of anatase-type titanium dioxide (TiO2) shell, and then incorporated into PVDF to investigate the effect of TiO2 interlayer on the dielectric properties of the nanocomposites, specifically in relation to the thickness of the TiO2 shell and the nanofiller concentration. The TiO2 shell acts as a barrier layer prohibiting the electronic percolating, thus significantly reducing the dielectric loss and leakage conductivity of the GNP@TiO2/PVDF. Moreover, it not only alleviates the strong dielectric mismatch between GNP and PVDF, which restrains local electric field distortion, but also introduces charge traps, raising the energy barrier height for captured charge detrapping and preventing the growth of electric trees and subsequently promoting the Eb. For example, the PVDF with 20 wt% of GNP@TiO2 exhibited good comprehensive dielectric performances: ε′ of 50.63, loss factor of 0.071 (100 Hz) and Eb of 7.89 kV/mm. Additionally, tailoring the TiO2’s thickness can simultaneously modulate the overall dielectric parameters in the GNP@TiO2/PVDF. Theoretical fitting of experimental data via Havriliak-Negami equation uncovers the underlying polarization mechanism and the interlayer’s impact on charge migration. This work provides an efficient method for developing and producing polymeric nanodielectrics that simultaneously incorporate increased Eb with high ε′ but low loss for potential use in power devices and microelectronic devices.

Insulator defect detection algorithm based on YOLOv8-ISDD

Abstract Insulators are widely used in transmission lines due to their good insulation performance and pollution resistance. The damage to insulators will affect their service life and insulation performance, which brings potential safety hazards to transmission lines. With the replacement of manual inspection with UAV inspection, image detection technology based on deep learning is gradually combined with UAV inspection. Usually, the insulator defect target accounts for a small proportion of the acquired image. Therefore, the manuscript introduces an enhanced algorithm for detecting flaws on the surface of insulators, designated as YOLOv8-ISDD. In the backbone network, the YOLOv8-ISDD algorithm introduces reparameterized convolution (Repconv) to enhance the network’s capability in extracting features of defects; to fuse the features of different resolutions, PANet in the neck network is replaced by Bi-FPN for integrating features. Within the head network, the multi-scale detection head output is used to increase the diminutive object identification stratum and boost the algorithm’s capability to discern lesser targets. Experiments show that the mAP@0.5 of the YOLOv8-ISDD algorithm is 88.9%, which is 6% higher than that of the original YOLOv8 algorithm, indicating that YOLOv8-ISDD can detect insulator defects more accurately.

Synthesis of phosphorus fluorine containing polymers for flame-retardant, low surface energy and good dielectric performance epoxy resin electronic packaging materials

In order to satisfy the application of epoxy resin (EP) in high-end electronic packaging, phosphorus fluorine containing polymers were synthesized to simultaneously enhance the flame retardant, dielectric, and hydrophobic properties of EP. Through the reaction of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO), a monomer named HEMA-P was synthesized. By copolymerizing (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate and 1H, 1H, 7H-dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate) with HEMA-P through the typical reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, two phosphorus fluorine containing polymer modifiers named 3FOP and 12FOP with different lengths of fluorine side chain were obtained. The flame-retardant level of FOP/EP composites reached V-1 level. The limited oxygen index (LOI) values of 3FOP/EP and 12FOP/EP composites (10 wt% additive amount) increased to 33.6 ± 0.5 % and 32.8 ± 0.3 %, respectively, with corresponding peak heat release rates (pHRR) decreased by 37.8 % and 33.2 % compared with neat EP, suggesting the FOP modified EP composites have good flame retardant and smoke suppression effects. The mechanical properties of the FOP/EP composites can also be improved. Notably, with the 10 wt% addition of 12FOPs, the water contact angle of 12FOP/EP composite reached 116.5°, which was 40.7 % higher than that of EP. Moreover, the dielectric constant decreased with the increasing fluorine content. The thermal stability and possible thermal degradation pathways of 3FOP and 12FOP were characterized by TG-IR, Py-GC/MS, and Raman spectroscopy. Based on experimental results, we innovatively revealed a phosphorus fluorine synergistic flame retardancy mechanism.

Effect of SiO2 Layer Thickness on SiO2/Si3N4 Multilayered Thin Films

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) materials are widely used in the electronics, optoelectronics, and semiconductor industries, with Si3N4 thin films exhibiting high densities, high dielectric constants, good insulation performance, and good thermal and chemical stability. However, direct deposition of Si3N4 thin films on glass can result in considerable tensile stress and cracking. In this study, magnetron sputtering was used to deposit a Si3N4 thin film on glass, and a silicon dioxide (SiO2) thin film was introduced to reduce the Si3N4 binding force and stress. The effect of the SiO2 layer thickness on the SiO2/Si3N4 multilayered thin film was explored. The results indicated that the introduction of the SiO2 layer could improve the weak adhesion characteristics of Si3N4 thin films. Moreover, sputtering the SiO2 layer to 150 nm resulted in the highest hardness and transmittance of the SiO2/Si3N4 multilayered thin films. The findings of this study lay a solid foundation for the application of Si3N4 thin films on glass.

Low temperature sintering and improvement of temperature Stability of Ba3P4O13 microwave dielectric ceramics by BCB additions

In our previous study, Ba3P4O13 ceramic was found to exhibit good microwave dielectric performance with a low permittivity (εr), a high Q × f (Q = 1/dielectric loss, f = resonant frequency) value but a large positive τf value (TCF, temperature coefficient of resonant frequency), which limits its application in low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technology. BaCu(B2O5) (BCB) additions were selected in this study to adjust τf value of Ba3P4O13 ceramic samples. It was found that as BCB contents increased, sintering temperatures decreased from 840 °C (without BCB addition) to 820 °C (with 2 wt. % BCB), meanwhile τf values of ceramic samples were reduced from + 48 ppm/ °C to − 2 ppm/ °C. Moreover, BCB added Ba3P4O13 ceramic showed a good chemical compatibility with Cu electrode. These results indicate that BCB added Ba3P4O13 ceramics are promising candidate for LTCC applications.

Design and application of a testing device for solar reflective materials

Using white polyvinyl chloride pipes, gray polyvinyl chloride pipes, natural rubber foam sheets, and nylon 6 as experimental materials, this article designed a sandwich structure solar reflective material testing device. By testing the thermal conductivity of various materials and the thermal conductivity of the composite materials in the device and conducting thermal insulation verification experiments on the solar reflective material testing device, it was found that the overall thermal conductivity of the device was small and the internal temperature of the device was less affected by the external environmental temperature. The results indicated that the solar reflective material testing device has good insulation performance.

Silver nanoparticles reinforced on silk fibroin/carboxymethylcellulose composite films for electrical applications

This study proposes the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on silk fibroin-carboxymethylcellulose (SF-CMC) composite films for advancement in electronic device applications. Bombyx mori silk fibroin is a biopolymer that is used as a bio-template in the fabrication of AgNPs. Various silver nitrate (AgNO3) combinations are added to the prepared SF solution to synthesize AgNPs. To develop stand-alone biopolymer-nanocomposite (SF-CMC/AgNPs) films, SF-AgNPs colloidal solution is blended with CMC solution. Ultra Violet – Visible (UV–Vis), Photoluminescence (PL), Fourier Transform Infra-red Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) have been employed to the prepared SF-CMC/AgNPs composites toevaluate the physical, chemical, structural, morphological, and topographical information of the composite films. Furthermore, the composites are subjected to LCR Hi-tester and electrochemical workstation CH instrument to analyze the AC, DC conductivity, dielectric characteristics, and electrochemical impedance analysis of SF-CMC/AgNPs composites. The UV–visible spectra reveals the formed nanoparticles in spherical shape with average particle size 35–40 nm. XRD reveals the formed AgNPs in face centred cubic (FCC) structure; TEM reveals the average particle size of 35 nm. AC conductivity of the SF-CMC/AgNPs composite found to be 4.0 × 10−4 to 8.04 × 10−4 S/cm. In spite of the presence of AgNPs, measurements of the dielectric behaviourof pure CMC and SF-CMC materials exhibit good dielectric performance. The obtained results demonstrated that the SF-CMCfilms exhibit significant conductivity following AgNPs incorporation and may therefore be used in biosensor and wearable electronic device applications.

Sound insulation performance of membrane-type acoustic metamaterial based on defect state structure

Although conventional Membrane-type Acoustic Metamaterial(MAM) has good sound insulation performance in low frequency bands, the sound insulation performance in middle and high frequency bands is not as good as conventional sound insulation materials with the same quality. This problem still persists by using the double-layer MAM structures. To solve this problem, the defect state is introduced into the double-layer MAM structure. Although the ideal periodic structure is destroyed, the sound insulation performance will also change greatly, and it has a strong creativity. In this paper, the sound insulation performance of MAM with defect states is studied. Firstly, the theoretical model of sound insulation of double-layer membrane-type acoustic metamaterial with eccentric composite mass block (MAMEM) structure is calculated by using modal superposition method and transfer matrix method. Secondly, the influence of different defect locations on the sound insulation of membrane-type acoustic metamaterial with eccentric composite mass block(MAMECM) structure is discussed. The results show that the sound insulation peaks of the angular defect structure appear at 300 Hz, 320 Hz, 1040 Hz and 1410 Hz. The average sound insulation in the whole study frequency band of the angular defect structure is 4.23 dB higher than the non-defect structure. In addition, the experiment verifies the accuracy of the results. Thirdly, based on genetic algorithm, the area enclosed by the sound translation loss (STL) curve of the double-layer MAMECM structure above the mass law curve is taken as the optimization target to optimize the structure topology. The results show that the optimal structure not only has good sound insulation performance in the low frequency band, but also reaches the sound insulation peak at 1230 Hz, 1300 Hz, 1430 Hz and 1450 Hz. Besides, the optimal structure heaviness is reduced by 12%.

Ultralong Nanowires of Cadmium Phosphate Hydroxide Synthesized Using a Cadmium Oleate Precursor Hydrothermal Method and Sulfidation Conversion to Ultralong CdS Nanowires.

Ultralong nanowires with ultrahigh aspect ratios exhibit high flexibility, and they are promising for applications in various fields. Herein, a cadmium oleate precursor hydrothermal method is developed for the synthesis of ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide. In this method, water-soluble cadmium salt is used as the cadmium source, water-soluble phosphate is used as the phosphorus source, and sodium oleate is adopted as a reactant to form cadmium oleate precursor and as a structure-directing agent. By using this method, ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide are successfully synthesized using CdCl2, sodium oleate, and NaH2PO4 as reactants in an aqueous solution by hydrothermal treatment at 180 °C for 24 h. In addition, a new type of flexible fire-resistant inorganic paper with good electrical insulation performance is fabricated using ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide. As an example of the extended application of this synthetic method, ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide can be converted to ultralong CdS nanowires through a convenient sulfidation reaction. In this way, ultralong CdS nanowires are successfully synthesized by simple sulfidation of ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide under mild conditions. The as-prepared ultralong nanowires of cadmium phosphate hydroxide are promising for applications as the precursors and templates for synthesizing other inorganic ultralong nanowires and have wide applications in various fields.

Experimental study on reduction of floor impact sound in wooden buildings

In recent years, wooden buildings have been attracting attention from the viewpoint of promoting sustainable construction through the use of wood. In Japan, laws promoting the use of wood have been enacted and the number of wooden apartment buildings is increasing. However, the structural members used in wooden buildings are lighter and less rigid than those in reinforced concrete buildings, so sound insulation performance is generally poor. In particular, it is difficult to achieve good insulation performance against heavy floor impacts. In this paper, we describe a study that was conducted for the purpose of reducing floor impact sound in wooden buildings. The ability of two damping materials developed by the authors to reduce floor impact sound was tested. One is a damping material for floors that acts like tuned mass dampers (TMDs) to reduce floor vibrations. The other is a damping material for ceilings that is inserted above the ceiling panels to increase ceiling damping and attenuate vibration. These countermeasures were experimentally tested in a building constructed using the wooden frame wall method (two-by-four system) and their ability to reduce floor impact sound was confirmed.

A multifunctional SiC@HZSM-5@CoFe2O4 catalyst for synergistic co-pyrolysis of biomass and waste plastics by microwave irradiation

Improving the yield of the target product of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons plays an important role in increasing the economic competitiveness of biomass and waste plastics. In this study, a 3D SiC@HZSM-5@CoFe2O4 multifunctional catalyst with high microwave absorptivity and excellent catalysis was successfully fabricated by a “coating-coating” method. Results showed that the obtained SiC@HZSM-5@CoFe2O4 catalyst had a stable porous structure, abundant oxygen vacancy defects, high specific surface area, good dielectric loss performance, and magnetic loss performance. Encouragingly, co-pyrolysis of corncob (CC) and polystyrene (PS) revealed that the catalyst significantly promoted the synergistic effect and improved the selectivity of renewable gasoline-range aromatics (47.2 area %). In addition, finite element simulations indicated that the prepared catalyst with high microwave absorptivity could effectively accelerate the mass and heat transfer, thereby facilitating the cracking and conversion of pyrolysis vapors. This work provides an efficient method for the production of renewable gasoline-range aromatics from the mixture of biomass and waste plastics by microwave-assisted co-pyrolysis (MACP).

Study on post-fire resistance of ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slabs

The ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slab has the characteristics of light weight and good heat insulation performance. At present, there are few research on the fire resistance of ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slab at home and abroad, and the damage mechanism of ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slab under fire is not clear. To fill this gap, constant load-temperature rise fire test and static loading test on five slab specimens are conducted by varying the parameters such as sandwich layer thickness, reinforcement pattern, shear span ratio and construction method. Based on the test, the results are studied, including the temperature distribution and deformation characteristics under fire, load–displacement curves, crack pattern and damage mode, residual bearing capacity of the slab after fire. The results show that ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slab has good thermal insulation performance, the overall working performance, flexural bearing capacity and deformation ability of the slab is mainly affected by the slip at the composite surface. The integrity of the slab and the residual bearing capacity and ductility after fire could be significantly improved by the configuration of truss rebar. It is suggested to decrease the time difference of concrete placement at the composite surface or set shear keys and truss rebar to improve the cooperative working ability between the surface layer and the sandwich layer. Moreover, Finite Element analysis is carried out by ABAQUS software and the results show good agreement with experiment results. A new compositeness degree analysis (CDA) method for calculating the residual bearing capacity of ceramsite foamed concrete sandwich composite slab after fire considering different compositeness degree is proposed, which could be used for the practical engineering design.

A new acceptor-donor co-doping TiO2-based ceramics with superior dielectric property and insulation performance

Colossal permittivity (CP) materials show an attractive potential application in field of integrating circuit and medical equipment owing to ultrahigh permittivity. Herein, a good CP performance (ɛ>104, tan δ < 0.1, 1 kHz) and insulation performance (Eb > 2 kV/cm) have been realized in (Zn1/2W1/2)x (Zn1/3Nb2/3)0.01-xTi0.99O2 ceramics (ZWNTOx) at x = 0.25 %. Both the electrons pinned defect dipoles (EPDD) and internal barrier layer capacitance (IBLC) effect can be considered as the CP mechanism of ZWNTOx ceramics. Besides, the overall resistance is improved as increasing x contents are accompanied by decreasing of oxygen vacancies concentration in ceramics, which should be excited by formation of Zn2+-W6+ ion pairs. At same time, the point defects induced by Zn2+, Nb5+ ions ensure a high permittivity and a low dielectric loss of ZWNTOx ceramics. The co-existence of multiple defective structures has been exploited to jointly optimize dielectric performance and insulation performance in ceramics.

Thermal properties and mechanical behavior of functionalized carbon nanotube-filled polypropylene composites using molecular dynamics simulation

Polypropylene (PP) is widely recognized as an environmentally friendly material for cable insulation due to its good insulation performance and environmental friendliness. One common method for enhancing the overall performance of PP is the addition of nanoparticles. To analyze the influence of different functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) fillers on the properties of PP/MWCNT composite materials from a microscale perspective, molecular dynamics is used to construct pure PP models and models filled with untreated carbon nanotubes (UFCNT), amino-functionalized carbon nanotubes (AFCNT), carboxyl-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CFCNT), and hydroxyl-functionalized carbon nanotubes (HFCNT) (functionalized MWCNT with 4 or 8 functional groups grafted onto them). The simulation results indicate that the doping of nanotubes can effectively enhance the thermodynamic properties of PP. Among them, PP/CFCNT-8 exhibits the most significant improvement in melting temperature and mechanical properties, with an increase in melting temperature of 88.85 K and a 184.52 % increase in Young's modulus. The melting temperature of PP/HFCNT-8 is second only to PP/CFCNT-8, with an increase of 82.59 K. The results indicate that the thermodynamic properties of PP nanocomposites filled with functionalized MWCNT are improved with the grafting rate. The filling of functionalized MWCNT alters the microscale properties of PP composites, with a significant decrease in root mean square displacement (RMSD), and improvement in free volume fraction (FFV) as well as interfacial binding energy, which can better maintain the electrical properties of PP insulation materials. Applying functionalized carbon nanotubes to filled PP can significantly increase the electrical insulation properties of PP cable materials, which provides meaningful guidance for adopting polypropylene cable insulation materials.

Study on surface discharge of nonlinear conductive epoxy resin/SrTiO3 composites in 80–300 K temperature zone

AbstractBisphenol F epoxy resin (EP) is often used in terminal current lead insulation of superconducting equipment because of its good insulation performance, high mechanical strength, good toughness at cryogenic temperatures, and resistance to cold shock and heat shock. However, due to the wide temperature range of 80–300 K and the strong electric field, the EP‐N2 interface is prone to surface flashover, resulting in terminal insulation failure. To improve the reliability of the current lead insulation, non‐linear conductive EP/strontium titanate (SrTiO3) composites were prepared by modification with nano filling. The changes of dielectric, surface discharge, flashover, and trap distribution characteristics of composite materials were studied, and the mechanism of SrTiO3 on the surface flashover of composite materials was analysed. The results show that the conductivity of the composite increases with the rise of SrTiO3 filling content, and the amplitude of improvement is greater under the strong electric field, showing a more significant non‐linearity. The composite has a lower trap energy level and a greater number of shallow traps compared to pure EP, which accelerates surface charge de‐trapping and reduces charge accumulation, effectively enhancing the discharge and surface flashover voltage of the composite.

Accurate Assessment of Moisture Content and Degree of Polymerization in Power Transformers via Dielectric Response Sensing.

Power transformers are essential apparatuses used to transfer electrical energy from one voltage-level circuit to another. For reliable systems, preventive maintenance of the transformers is required to ensure good services of all mechanical, electrical, and insulation parts. Oil-immersed paper is most often used for transformer insulation. To ensure such good insulation performance and for assessing insulation conditions, advanced transformer sensing, monitoring, and effective assessment techniques are required. This paper introduces an effective technique for assessing the insulation conditions in power transformers, which are crucial for ensuring reliable energy transfer. The method utilizes advanced transformer sensing and monitoring, focusing on oil-immersed paper insulation commonly used in transformers. The technique employs dielectric response sensing, obtained from frequency-domain spectroscopy tests, to estimate degrees of polymerization (DP) and percentages of moisture content (PMCs) in the oil-immersed paper insulation. These parameters are well-known indicators of insulation performance. The approach is based on the weighted k-nearest neighbor regression, using a database of dielectric loss factors at low frequency and oil conductivities. To overcome limited data availability, linear interpolation and extrapolation techniques are applied to enlarge the database. Experimental verification and comparison with a previously developed method demonstrate the proposed technique's superiority in accuracy and complexity. The maximum deviations of DP and PMC in the validation cases are 6.2% and 18.7%, respectively. In addition, to evaluate the validity of our proposed method in the case of a real power transformer, a comparative analysis of the DP and PMC values determined by the proposed method with those obtained through a previously developed and complicated approach was performed. The predicted results indicate that the DP and PMC values of the oil-immersed insulation fall within the ranges of 800 to 1000 and 1.5 to 2.0, respectively, which agree with the results determined by the complicated approach and closely align with real conditions. By offering a reliable and advanced means of assessing insulation conditions, this technique contributes to the preventive maintenance and overall efficiency of power transformers.