摘要 |
The present invention provides a pumping system ( 60 ) comprising: a pumping mechanism ( 64 ); a motor ( 51 ) for driving the pumping mechanism; a drive control ( 50 ) for controlling the motor; and means ( 52 ) for monitoring at least one state within the system; wherein, to improve the performance of the system, the drive control causes the system to operate for transient periods in an overload condition which can result in said monitored state exceeding a predetermined operational limit, and when operating in said overload condition said drive control controls the power to the motor dependent on the level of said monitored state thereby avoiding said state from exceeding said operational limit. |