A sand control screen assembly (200) positionable within a production
interval of a wellbore that traverses a subterranean hydrocarbon bearing
formation comprises a base pipe (202) having openings (204) in a sidewall
section thereof that allow fluid flow therethrough. A filter medium (210)
is positioned about the exterior of at least a portion of the base pipe
(202). The filter medium (210) selectively allows fluid flow therethrough
but prevents the flow of particulate of a predetermined size
therethrough. A seal member (218, 220, 222) is operably associated with
the base pipe (202). The seal member (218, 220, 222) has a one-way valve
configuration and a valve open configuration such that the seal member
(218, 220, 222) controls fluid flow through the openings (204) of the
base pipe (202).