Bio
Though she has a sparky personality, Megan’s knowledge of NFPA codes helps facilities like yours prevent fires and explosions. She can advise you on the best ways to prevent fires, explosions, and other dangers to keep your workers and facilities safe.
Alongside her brother, Greg Thompson, Megan is co-President and COO of ACS Valves. She directs the company’s global operations, sales, marketing, and product development initiatives. When she’s not guiding the direction of our company, you can usually find her enjoying the company of puppies, ducks, and geese on her farm.
Experience
- Co-President and COO of ACS Valves
- Specializes in NFPA compliance
Megan has been featured in
- The ABCs of NFPA valve compliance (Oct. 31, 2018)
- Four big signs your valve needs repairs (May 15, 2019)
- Keep Production Moving with Proper Valve Coatings (September 18, 2020)
- A Complete Guide to Rotary Valve Safety (February 10, 2020)
- The Ultimate Guide to NFPA Rotary Valve Compliance (April 21, 2019)
- 6 Useful Rotary Airlock Tips (September 11, 2018)
Written by Megan
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What’s new in the NFPA 660 combustible dust standard?
NFPA 660: Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids (2025) is now in effect. Find out what the changes mean for your processing plant.
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Is my rotary valve NFPA compliant?
Learn the requirements for an NFPA compliant rotary airlock valve and find out why compliance is so important.
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What were this year’s top rotary valve topics?
In 2023, our readers were most interested in OSHA safety, the valve quoting process, cement conveying, and dust collection systems.
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Quiz: What do you know about deflagrations?
Deflagrations are a type of subsonic combustion, and they can pose a hazard to your processing facility. What do you know about them?
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How do I get a rotary valve quote?
Everything you need to know about requesting a quotation for a rotary airlock or feeder valve.
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Airlocks for dust collection systems: The basics
Everything you need to know about rotary airlock valves for dust collector applications
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New year roundup: Our most-read blogs of 2022
This year, 4 topics were most popular with readers: Rotary valve sizing, NFPA compliance, endplate removal, and drop-in replacements
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Quiz: Workplace safety statistics to know
See if you can guess these key stats from OSHA, NFPA, and other workplace safety organizations
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Why configuration matters: Tips from a rotary airlock pro
Customization stories from an ACS rep with decades of experience in rotary airlock valve design
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What is an NFPA compliant valve?
Find out if your rotary airlock valve is configured for optimal safety and NFPA compliance
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Can I replace my old valve with an ACS model?
Find out how easy it is to get a drop-in replacement rotary airlock valve for any manufacturer
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What do I really need to know about rotary valve sizing?
Rotary airlock valves are sized depending on the material and application, but some general rules apply
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Year in review: Our top blogs of 2021
Our most popular stories of the year cover topics like airlock leakage, air purge kits, common flow issues, and material characteristics
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Quiz: What do you know about bulk material characteristics?
Material characteristics impact the way bulk ingredients flow through your rotary valve and conveying line. Can you ace our quiz about them?
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Choosing a rotary valve: 3 more things to consider
Find out how energy efficiency, NFPA safety and maintenance cycles impact your choice of rotary airlock valve
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Why should I keep a historical maintenance log?
Tracking maintenance helps you protect workers, keep equipment in good condition, and comply with NFPA regulations
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Eat up these health food conveying tips
A healthy conveying line needs these key components for efficient food processing
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Cleaning sucks! See 5 ways the Quick-Clean rotary valve speeds it up
The Sanitary Quick-Clean rotary airlock valve makes cleaning faster and easier with these 5 key features
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5 best practices for cannabis processors
New to the cannabis industry or just looking for some efficient processing tips? ACS has you covered
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Readers’ picks: Top 4 ACS blogs of 2020
As Earth finishes another rotation around the sun, our valves keep revolving around you. Here are our top blogs of 2020
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Quiz: Are you up to speed on rotary valve safety?
Take the quiz to see if you’re well-versed in the best rotary valve safety practices
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Find your fit: Valves for cannabis and health food applications
Niche applications such as cannabis and alternative health food processing work best with specially configured Quick-Clean valves
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I missed the DHA deadline! What happens now?
The deadline for dust hazard analyses (DHAs) has passed, but you can still take steps to stay compliant with NFPA 652
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I’m ordering a new rotary valve. Do I need an air purge kit?
Air purge kits supply compressed air to the rotary valve to prevent wear and extend longevity
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Don’t overstuff your pockets and 3 other material flow tips
Get the best material flow rate (and production efficiency!) by adjusting these key characteristics
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Why we recommend ACST-4 shaft seals for valves
Shaft seals are some of the fastest rotary valve parts to wear out. We’ll tell you which seal type has the most longevity and why
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Quiz: What do you know about DHAs?
Industrial facilities need to conduct Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs) by September 7, 2020. What do you know about the process?
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Need a rotary valve safety guide?
We published some comprehensive rotary valve safety guidelines in Powder & Bulk Solids
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4 things to know about the ACS Valves team
We’re smart. We save you money. We do it fast. We’re here to help.
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Feed your brain with these food and beverage trends
Another ADM speaker dishes about the state of the food and beverage industry
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Meet two new ACS sales reps!
Sales reps Herb and Trisha will represent ACS in Kansas and partial Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa
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The sticking point: Examining flow issues in bins, hoppers and silos
An ADM speaker sheds light on powder and bulk solid flow patterns
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How to size a pressure blower package
Convey dry bulk materials efficiently with the right pressure blower size and configuration
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Pop Quiz: NFPA Valve Compliance, Part 2
Here’s another test of your NFPA rotary valve knowledge. Are you ready?
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Meet the new Iris Gravity Valve
Introducing an iris valve for manual control in gravity-flow applications
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Why choose a valve on rails?
Valves on rail systems deliver better ROI in several applications
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6 critical spare parts for your conveying system
Keep your pneumatic conveying system running smoothly at all times with these essential spare parts
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Check out these 4 valve maintenance tips we published
We covered four critical rotary valve maintenance tips in an article for Processing Magazine
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Don’t take your rotary airlock skydiving and six other useful tips
Keep your personnel safe from job hazards with these valve operation tips and tricks
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Step up your valve game: Options for a more efficient process
Optimize your conveying system with these rotary valve extras
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Equipping your rotary valves for feed and grain applications
An overview of the features you’ll need for easy cleaning, minimal buildup and a more efficient process overall
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The ABCs of NFPA Valve Compliance
Key terms for your education on NFPA safety
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NFPA guidelines: Replacing your uncompliant parts
Stay safe and compliant with these rotary valve replacement tips
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OSHA is sweeping combustible dust under the rug
Preventing dust explosions should be at the top of your agenda when planning plant safety, and we have the low-down on how to do just that.
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Protect your workers from toxic chemicals
Breathing in toxic fumes won't give you superpowers. Here's a list of ways to avoid overexposure to toxic chemicals in your plant.
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Everything you need to know about NFPA 652
The NFPA has a new standard for combustible dust across all commodity-specific manufacturing industries worldwide. Find out what the standard includes and how to make your plant compliant.
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What you need to know about isolation devices
An explosion in your machinery doesn't have to lead to a plant-wide disaster. Read about ways to reduce the spread of flames with properly designed isolation devices and rotary airlock valves.
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ACS deconstructs deflagration
Understanding the dangers of deflagration can help you better prevent plant fires and explosions.
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