1 Faculty of Science and Technology MASTER’S THESIS Study program/ Specialization: MSc in Petroleum Technology/Well Engineering Spring semester, 2014 Open Writer: Christer Syltøy ………………………………………… (Writer’s signature) Faculty supervisor: Claas van der Zwaag, Statoil External supervisor(s): Thesis title: New Generation Expandable Sand Screens Credits (ECTS): 30 Key words: Sand control, sand screens, expandable screens, Darcy’s Hydraulic Endurance screens Pages: 51 Stavanger, 12.06.2014 Date/year