In-situ evaluation of reservoir sanding and fines migration and related completion, lift and surface facilities design

This invention describes a specialized tool that can be lowered into an oil or gas well to detect and measure solid particles, like sand, as they flow out of the underground rock formation. The tool uses various sensors to determine how much sand there is, how big the particles are, and their shape. This information helps engineers predict when sand might become a problem and design the well's equipment or adjust operations to prevent damage.