Gravel packing apparatus having an integrated sensor and method for use of same

摘要

A gravel packing apparatus ( 310 ) has an outer tubular ( 312 ) having a plurality of openings ( 314 ) therethrough and a sand control screen assembly ( 318 ) disposed within the outer tubular ( 312 ). The sand control screen assembly ( 318 ) prevents the flow of particulate material of a predetermined size therethrough but allows the flow of production fluids therethrough. Sensors ( 354-360 ) are operably coupled to the outer tubular ( 312 ), the sand control screen assembly ( 318 ) or both. An instrument line ( 348 ) disposed between the outer tubular ( 312 ) and the sand control screen assembly ( 318 ) is operably associated with the sensors ( 354-360 ) such that power, signals and data may be transmitted between the sensors ( 354-360 ) and the surface or other downhole systems.