Total Harmonics - THDs 145% Neutral to Ground

Hi, 
Can someone please help me to figure out why i get 145%+ THD on Neutral to Ground?
Tested from FLUKE 435-II 

Is this normal? 
I reckon this can be due to poor neutral earthing at generator side (its a set of diesel generators which power these DBs i tested).  

Higly appreciate your support in this regard and many thanks in advance. 

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  • I agree a high THD between the neutral and the earth could indicate a high impedance in the neutral-ground connection. However, other factors could also contribute to the harmonic distortion in the power system. One of them is the nature of the loads connected to the distribution boards. Non-linear loads, such as electronic devices, motors, and lighting systems, draw current in a non-sinusoidal manner, creating harmonic currents that distort the voltage waveform. Another factor is the balance of the three-phase system. If the phases have different impedances or loads, the resulting current imbalance can also generate harmonic currents. These harmonic currents can cause a voltage drop in the neutral conductor, which is reflected in the THD measurement.

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  • I agree a high THD between the neutral and the earth could indicate a high impedance in the neutral-ground connection. However, other factors could also contribute to the harmonic distortion in the power system. One of them is the nature of the loads connected to the distribution boards. Non-linear loads, such as electronic devices, motors, and lighting systems, draw current in a non-sinusoidal manner, creating harmonic currents that distort the voltage waveform. Another factor is the balance of the three-phase system. If the phases have different impedances or loads, the resulting current imbalance can also generate harmonic currents. These harmonic currents can cause a voltage drop in the neutral conductor, which is reflected in the THD measurement.

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