Patent ID: 7367395
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A sand control completion for installation in a wellbore, the completion comprising: first and second packers that define a first zone in the wellbore; a production tubing extending substantially through the first zone; a sand control screen positioned between the first and second packers and forming a first annulus with the production tubing and a second annulus with the wellbore; an inflow control valve positioned between the first and second packers that is operable to selectively allow and prevent fluid communication between the first annulus and the interior of the production tubing; and a crossover valve positioned between the first and second packers that is operable to selectively allow and prevent fluid communication between the production tubing and the second annulus, wherein production from the first zone is allowed into the production tubing by operating the inflow control valve to an open position.