Research Article

Critical Demand Response Opportunities in Heavy Industries as a Solution for Large Active Power Imbalance in Smart Grid: Study in Three Industrial Subgroups

Table 2

Demand response opportunities in cement plant.

ConsumerMinimum time required for turning-off (min)

Extraction and blending3–9
Raw material grinding5–9
Raw meal homogenization8–15
Clinker production250–360
Cement grinding20–40
Conveying, packing etc.5–16