Harmonic Analysis in the Arab American University Power System: Reasons, Nature, and Recommendations

This study investigates harmonic distortions in the Arab American University (AAUP) grid, which receives electricity from Tubas District Electricity Company (TDECO) through 11 transformers. The project collected data using power quality analyzers on four transformers, focusing on two key indicators: total harmonic distortion and total demand distortion. Results indicate that total demand distortion is a more reliable indicator and, so far, all transformers remain within IEEE limits. Future work aims to expand the analysis seasonally and encourages others to assess remaining transformers.