At least one sensor (22) senses a plurality of parameters which characterize the operation of a filtration system (1) having a moving, continuous filter medium (20). The at least one sensor (22) outputs to a processor (24) which processes the output to provide at least one control signal. The at least one control signal is applied on system (10) to control at least one parameter thereof. As a result, a desired operating condition or a desired performance criterion is automatically maintained during operation of the filtration system (10).
