Bell Coleman Cycle

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Bell Coleman Cycle also know as a Reversed Brayton Cycle or the Joule cycle. The fluid is
always in a gaseous state which is compressed and expanded. It was one of the most
punctual sort of coolers utilized in boats conveying solidified meat. Cycle uses air as a
refrigerant, which is effectively accessible and economical. Used both in cooling and
heating effects.

Similarly, a refrigeration working on this Cycle, has a less COP. The running cost is very
high.

Closed Bell Coleman Air Cycle

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 Open Bell Coleman Air Cycle

Bell Coleman Cycle Process

TS Diagram

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 PV Diagram

Let p1, v1, and T1 be the pressure, volume, and temperature of the air.

Isentropic Compression: The Cold air from the fridge is brought into the
compressor and compressed isentropically. During this procedure, the pressure
increments from p1 to p2. The specific volume diminishes from v1 to v2 and the
temperature increments from T1 to T2. During this procedure Entropy ‘s’ stays
steady (s1=s2). No heat is absorbed or rejected by the air.
Steady Pressure Cooling Process: The warm air is from the compressor is presently
passed into the cooler where it is cooled at consistent pressure, lessening the
temperature from T3 to T2. Explicit Volume additionally diminishes from v2 to v3.
Warmth is dismissed by the air during this procedure. Heat dismissed by the air: qr
= Cp(T2 – T3 )
Isentropic Expansion: Air from the cooler is presently brought into the expander
and is extended isentropically. Pressure of the air stays steady during this
procedure. Specific volume changes from v3 to v4 and the temperature diminishes
from T3 to T4. No heat is dismissed or consumed by the air.
Steady Pressure expansion process: The cold air from the expander is currently
passed into the refrigerator and extended at consistent pressure. The temperature
of the air increments from T4 to T1. Specific volume of the air changes from v4 to
v1.
Heat consumed by the air: qa = Cp( T1 – T4)

Work Done Of Bell Coleman Cycle

Work done during the cycle per kg of air = Heat rejected – Heat absorbed

= qr – qa

= Cp(T2 – T3 ) – Cp( T1 – T4)

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Coefficient Of Performance Of Bell Coleman Cycle
C.O.P during the cycle per kg of air = Heat absorbed / work done

= qa/qr – qa

= Cp( T1 – T4 ) / Cp(T2 – T3 ) – Cp( T1 – T4)

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