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Is this a strange sort of rectifier?
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FriedMule:
I found a schematic over something that, for me, looks like a strange rectifier.
Am I right, if so what does it do more then a "standard" rectifier?
Ian.M:
There's nothing strange there - just a bridge rectifier with two loads - R1 and (R2 + L1).   As there are no voltages or component values we don't have much else to go on, except C1 is polarised so may be a large electrolytic, so R1 may be a bleed resistor in case (R2 + L1) go open-circuit so its single fault fail-safe.
Gregg:
I believe it is the position of R1 on the schematic that is confusing you.  Move it to the right of C1 and it is electrically the same but easily seen as a bleed resistor as Ian.M suggested.
FriedMule:
Thanks but what are the purpose of the two bleed resistor and what about the inductor?
Ian.M:
I only see one bleed resistor. We have no idea why the original designer wanted to put a resistively limited current through that inductor.  Possibly it's to provide a steady(ish) magnetic field.   

If you name the equipment and/or provide the full schematic you'll probably get better, more definite answers.
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