This cycle also works on the principle of regeneration. It consists of two reversible isothermals and two reversible isobars. The p-v and T-s diagram are shown in Fig. 9.4. The heat rejected during the heat rejection process 4 – 1 at constant pressure is stored in the regenerator and the same is supplied during heat addition process 2 – 3. Assuming 100% efficiency of the regenerator, we have
Heat supplied, 
Heat rejected, 
Where 
Figure 9.4 Ericsson cycle: (a) p-v diagram, (b) T-s diagram
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