Valve apparatus for inflow control

Abstract

A downhole gravel pack completion with an integrated inflow control device. The gravel pack completion with an integrated inflow control device can include a first tubular member disposed at least partially within a second tubular member. A chamber can be formed between the first tubular member and second tubular member. A screen can be connected with the second tubular member and can encircle at least a portion of the first tubular member. A selectively openable flow port can be formed through the first tubular member, and an inflow control device can be formed through the first tubular member. The flow port and the inflow control device can be located within the chamber.

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         22 . A downhole gravel pack completion with an integrated inflow control device for controlling flow of reservoir fluid from a reservoir to a production tubing, the downhole gravel pack completion comprising:
 a first tubular member disposed at least partially within a second tubular member and defining a chamber therebetween;   a screen connected to the second tubular member and encircling at least a portion of the first tubular member;   an inflow control device forming an inlet in the first tubular member, the inflow control device receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   a selectively openable flow port formed through the first tubular member, the selectively openable flow port receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   a first member disposed at least partially about the first tubular member and defining a first aperture therethrough, the first aperture being aligned with the selectively openable flow port;   a second member disposed within the first member and defining a second aperture therethrough, the second member being positionable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the second aperture is aligned with the first aperture and inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen is allowed and wherein in the second position the second aperture is not aligned with the first aperture and inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and the screen is prevented.   
     
     
         23 . A downhole gravel pack completion with an integrated inflow control device for controlling flow of reservoir fluid from a reservoir to a production tubing, the downhole gravel pack completion comprising:
 a first tubular member disposed at least partially within a second tubular member and defining a chamber therebetween;   a screen connected to the second tubular member and encircling at least a portion of the first tubular member;   an inflow control device forming an inlet in the first tubular member, the inflow control device receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   a selectively openable flow port formed through the first tubular member, the selectively openable flow port receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   wherein the chamber comprises a first zone wherein the inflow control device is located, a second zone wherein the selectively openable flow port is located, and a restricted flow path between the first and second zones restricting flow of reservoir fluid from the screen to the selectively openable flow port.   
     
     
         24 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 23 , further comprising a flow control device located in the restricted flow path, and wherein the flow control device selectively opens the restricted flow path. 
     
     
         25 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 24 , wherein the flow control device is a swellable member. 
     
     
         26 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 24 , wherein the flow control device is a ball valve. 
     
     
         27 . A downhole gravel pack completion with an integrated inflow control device for controlling flow of reservoir fluid from a reservoir to a production tubing, the downhole gravel pack completion comprising:
 a first tubular member disposed at least partially within a second tubular member and defining a chamber therebetween;   a screen connected to the second tubular member and encircling at least a portion of the first tubular member;   an inflow control device forming an inlet in the first tubular member, the inflow control device receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   a selectively openable flow port formed through the first tubular member, the selectively openable flow port receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen;   a sliding sleeve disposed in the chamber, the sliding sleeve positionable between an open position wherein flow of reservoir fluid to the selectively openable flow port is allowed to a closed position wherein the sliding sleeve forms a seal between the first tubular member and second tubular member to prevent flow of reservoir fluid to the selectively openable flow port.   
     
     
         28 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 27 , wherein the sliding sleeve is disposed on an outer diameter of the first tubular member. 
     
     
         29 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 27 , wherein the sliding sleeve is disposed on an inner diameter of the second tubular member. 
     
     
         30 . A downhole gravel pack completion according to  claim 27 , wherein the sliding sleeve is movable axially along the chamber to engage and seal with an outer diameter of the first tubular member and an inner diameter of the second tubular member to thereby prevent flow of reservoir fluid to the selectively openable flow port. 
     
     
         31 . A method for gravel packing and producing a zone with a completion assembly incorporating an inflow control device comprising:
 placing a completion assembly adjacent to a hydrocarbon bearing zone within a wellbore, the completion assembly comprising
 a first tubular member disposed at least partially within a second tubular member and defining a chamber therebetween; 
 a screen connected to the second tubular member and encircling at least a portion of the first tubular member; 
 an inflow control device forming an inlet in the first tubular member, the inflow control device receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen; 
 a selectively openable flow port formed through the first tubular member, the selectively openable flow port receiving inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen; 
 a first member disposed at least partially about the first tubular member and defining a first aperture therethrough, the first aperture being aligned with the selectively openable flow port; and 
 a second member disposed within the first member and defining a second aperture therethrough, the second member being positionable from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the second aperture is aligned with the first aperture and inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and screen is allowed and wherein in the second position the second aperture is not aligned with the first aperture and inflow of reservoir fluids into the first tubular member via the chamber and the screen is prevented; 
   wherein the completion assembly is disposed downhole with the second member in the first position;   isolating the hydrocarbon bearing zone;   providing a gravel slurry comprising a carrier fluid and a particulate from the surface to an annulus formed between the completion assembly and a wall of the wellbore;   returning the carrier fluid to the surface through the flow port;   placing the second member in the second position; and   producing hydrocarbons to the surface via the inflow control device.