Apparatus and method for inflow control

A method for controlling production rates between multiple hydrocarbon bearing zones, the method comprising:

• conveying a system for downhole fluid control into a wellbore having at least a first hydrocarbon bearing zone and a second hydrocarbon bearing zone, the inflow control system comprising:
• tubing;
• a first packer, a second packer, and a third packer disposed about the tubing;
• at least one inflow control assembly disposed between the first packer and the second packer, and at least a second inflow control assembly disposed between the second packer and the third packer, the inflow control assemblies comprising:
• an inner tubular member comprising a hole formed therethrough;
• a cover assembly encircling the hole, the cover assembly comprising:
• a first outer member disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member;
• wherein the first outer member is secured to the inner tubular member;
• a second outer member disposed about at least a portion of the inner tubular member, wherein the second outer member is secured to the inner tubular member;
• a screen portion disposed between the outer members and between the inner tubular member and the outer members;
• and
• an annulus formed between the outer members and the inner tubular member, wherein the annulus provides a flow path between the hole and the screen portion;
• locating the first inflow control assembly adjacent the first hydrocarbon bearing zone;
• locating the second inflow control assembly adjacent the second hydrocarbon bearing zone;
• isolating the first zone from the second zone;
• and
• producing hydrocarbons from at least the first hydrocarbon bearing zone.