4.7.2. Temporal Dimension

This dimension groups the time-related parameters that characterize the EFM. The parameters that constitute the temporal dimension are:


unit. The value of this parameter depends on the nature of the triggering event and the control latency in relevant systems in the EMC technical unit. The nature of the triggering event relates to the implementation objective of energy flexible operation as defined in Section 3.


$$
\Delta t\_{\text{activation}} = \Delta t\_{\text{perpeptium}} + \Delta t\_{\text{decision}} + \Delta t\_{\text{plumings}} + \Delta t\_{\text{shift}} \tag{1}
$$


$$N\_{\text{activation},T} = \frac{V\_T}{\Delta t\_{\text{activation}} + \Delta t\_{\text{active}} + \Delta t\_{\text{decavity}} + \Delta t\_{\text{regeneration}}} \tag{2}$$

Figure 6 shows a summary of the different durations in the temporal dimension of an EFM. In the figure, a representative consumption increase EFM is presented.

**Figure 6.** Duration parameters describing the comp lete execution of an EFM (Adapted from Reference [23], own illustration).
