I'm observing an interesting phenomenon when taking current measurements on both the line and load sides of a single phase full-wave bridge rectifier. When I read 60 amps DC on the load side, I simultaneously read 73 amps AC on the line side. I doubt either of the two meters I'm using is that far out of calibration. My guess is that it has something to do with the way the AC and DC waveforms are being measured. It's just been so long since I've dealt with Vp-p, Vavg, Vp, Vrms, Vdc and all the others that the concise explanation escapes me. Could someone help me wrap my head around this?
For reference I am using:
A Klein CL600 for my AC readings. (Klein Tools website)
A Simpson cat. no. 2740 with corresponding 6713 shunt for my DC readings. (Simpson bulletin 2065, pages 2 and 21)
For reference I am using:
A Klein CL600 for my AC readings. (Klein Tools website)
A Simpson cat. no. 2740 with corresponding 6713 shunt for my DC readings. (Simpson bulletin 2065, pages 2 and 21)