For example, the Controller respond to a frequency disturbance by turning off the heating element of a drying machine, but keep the tumbler turning.

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In low external temperatures, the battery is quickly brought up to operating temperature with the aid of an electric heating element.

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"Our vision is that one of these plants would be the core element of a community energy center" that could provide a local, sustainable source of both transportation and heating fuel.

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