Abstract: A method of opening a conduit cemented in a subterranean well can include flowing a fluid through a passage in the well after the conduit is cemented in the well, and the conduit opening in response to the flow of the fluid through the passage. A well system can include a flow control device cemented in a wellbore, and a conduit positioned adjacent a passage of the flow control device, whereby the conduit opens in response to the passage being opened.

Abstract: An optical sensor network utilizing Integrated Computational Elements (“ICE”) provides the capability to measure chemical compositions in a variety of application environments in real-time. In one exemplary application, the network comprises a plurality of ICE modules distributed throughout a downhole well environment. The ICE modules are communicably coupled to a computer station which controls the operation and power consumption of the ICE modules. The computer station may selectively activate and deactivate one or more of the ICE modules to regulate power consumption and/or may select the optimal ICE modules to activate at any given time.

Abstract: A method of opening a conduit cemented in a subterranean well can include flowing a fluid through a passage in the well after the conduit is cemented in the well, and the conduit opening in response to the flow of the fluid through the passage. A well system can include a flow control device cemented in a wellbore, and a conduit positioned adjacent a passage of the flow control device, whereby the conduit opens in response to the passage being opened.