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 3

Demand response opportunities in cement plant.

ConsumerMinimum time required for turning-off (min)

Chips preparation6–17
Preheating and refining40–160
Fiber drying140–210
Mat forming and pressing100–160
Finishing40–60