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LIST OF TEXTBOOKS
and eTEXTS
Crain's
Laminated Shaly Sands
20 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for a Very Special Case ISBN 0-9734171-2-0
PDF Format
US$20.00

Crain's
Analyzing Unconventional Gas
30 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for Coal, CBM, Shale Gas ISBN 0-9734171-9-X
PDF Format
US$20.00
Crain's
Analyzing Ancient Logs
46 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for ES, MKC, MLLC, LL3, LL7,
GRN ISBN 0-9734171-8-0
PDF Format
US$30.00

Crain's
Logging Tool Theory
90 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for Open and Cased Hole
Tools ISBN 0-9734171-3-0
PDF Format
US$40.00

Crain's
Mechanical Properties
75 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for Elastic Constants,
Closure Stress ISBN 0-9734171-4-0
PDF Format
US$40.00

Crain's
Cement Integrity
55 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for CBL, VDL, CET, CMT,
CAST, USI ISBN 0-9734171-9-0
PDF Format
US$30.00

Crain's
Seismic Petrophysics
150 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for Editing/Modelng, SRS,
VSP, AVO ISBN 0-9734171-5-0
PDF Format
US$60.00

Crain's
Dipmeter Omnibus
220 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for CDM, HDT, SHDT, FMS, FMI ISBN 0-9734171-6-0
PDF Format
US$60.00

Crain's
Fractured Reservoirs
73 pages
eText
Short Course and Reference Manual for DIP, FMS, FMI, CBIL, USB ISBN 0-9734171-7-0
PDF Format
US$40.00

The
Log Analysis Handbook
Volume One - Quantitative Methods ISBN 0-87814-298-3
Hardcover 700 pages
E. R. Crain c. 1984 Out of Print - Try
Amazon.com for Used Copies Pennwell Books, Tulsa, 1986 Content
was integrated into
Crain's Petrophysical Handbook on CD-ROM

The
Log Analysis Handbook Volume Two - Geological and Geophysical Methods E. R. Crain c. 1978 - 2000 Out of Print
Self Published Content was integrated into Crain's
Petrophysical Handbook on CD-ROM

TECHNICAL PAPERS
Newest papers at top of list. Look for Download symbol on available
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A New
Migration Model for Oil in the Bakken Petroleum System
of the Williston Basin.
D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD,
PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Regina, 28 Apr
2009
Abstract Only
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Evaluation of Unconventional Oil
Resources, Bakken Formation, Saskatchewan and North
Dakota.
D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD,
PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Regina, 28 Apr
2009
Abstract Only
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A Future History of Oil
Development (Peak Oil and Alternatives)
includes CWLS Distinguished Member Interview
E. R. Crain
CWLS InSite, Dec 2008

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The Giant Next Door: Middle Bakken
Member, SE Saskatchewan
D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD,
PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, Denver, 30 Apr
2008
Abstract Only
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Myth Interpretation: Myth #4 Density Logs
Read Porosity in Sandstones
E. R. Crain,
CWLS Insite, Jun 2006

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Myth Interpretation: Myth #3 High Water
Saturation Means Water Prodiction
E. R. Crain,
CWLS Insite, Mar 2006

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Myth Interpretation: Myth #2 Dipmeters
Measure True Formation Dip
E. R. Crain,
CWLS Insite, Dec 2005

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Myth Interpretation: Myth #1 Tornado
Charts Correct For Invasion
E. R. Crain,
CWLS Insite,
Sep 2005

Productivity Estimation in Milk River Laminated Shaly
Sands, Southeast Alberta E. R. Crain, D. W. Hume CWLS Insite, Dec 2004

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A True History of Oil Development
E. R. Crain CWLS InSite, Sept 2004; CSPG Reservoir June 2005
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How Many Acoustic Waves Can Dance on the Head of a Sonic
Log?
E. R. Crain CWLS InSite, Apr 2004

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The New Role of Petrophysics in Geophysical
Interpretation
E. R. Crain CSEG Recorder, Sept 2003
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A History of Well Logging in Canada
E. R. Crain Reprinted in CWLS InSite, Sept 2003, from CWLS
Journal, Dec 1982
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A Quantified Resource Assessment of a Pervasive Shallow
Biogenic Gas System in Southern Alberta.
D. W. Hume, E. R. Crain AAPG, Sept 2003
Abstract Only
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The Future of Petrophysics in Reservoir Description
E. R. Crain Transactions 1st Annual Formation Evaluation
Conference, Tripoli, Libya, October 2000 ** Keynote Address - Invited Speaker
** Reprinted in Libyan Petroleum Research Council
Journal 2001
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Quantitative Analysis of Older Logs for Porosity and
Permeability, Lake Maracaibo Western Flank Reservoirs,
Venezuela
E. R. Crain, M. Garrido, C. Lamb, P. Mosher GeoCanada 2000 May 2000
Long Abstract.
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Belly River Exploitation in Southeast Alberta
D. W. Hume, E. R. Crain CSPG June 1999 Verbal presentation, no text available
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Biased Book Reviews: Log Analysis Text Books
E. R. Crain Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1994
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The CWLS Reprint Volumes (Set of 3)
with CWLS Bibliography on Disc (by Stephen Prensky,
USGS)
E. R. Crain, Editor
Canadian Well Logging Society, November 1992
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Dipmeter Tools and Presentations
E. R. Crain
Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1992
Part 1
Part 2
(corrected Feb 2010)
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The CWLS Water Catalog On Disc
E. R. Crain
Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, March 1991

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META/LOG - A Knowledge Based Spreadsheet System To
Reduce Complexity In Log Analysis
E. R. Crain
Transactions: 12th Formation Evaluation Symposium,
CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1989
Geobyte Software Review

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Log/Mate ESP Assistant – A Knowledge Based System for
Log Analysis – A Progress Report
E. R. Crain
D&S Petroleum Consulting Group, Sept 1986
Follow up by Others: SPE 1988=>
CWLS 1989=>
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A Primer on Expert Systems for Log Analysis
E. R. Crain
Published Version: Canadian Well Logging Society
Journal, March 1986

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A Primer on Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
in the Petroleum Industry
E. R. Crain
Verbal Presentations: DEC 13 Nov 85, CWLS 18 Dec 85,
CSPG 29 Mar 86, CSEG 14 May 86
**Best Paper Award, CWLS, 1985**
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Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth Generation Language for Log
Analysis
E. R. Crain
D&S Petroleum Consulting Group, Apr 1986
Updated and expanded version of Sept 1985 published
paper
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Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth Generation Language for Log
Analysis
E. R. Crain, D. Jaques, K. Knill, K. Edwards
Transactions 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium,
CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1985

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Spreadsheet Analysis of Logs
E. R. Crain
Transactions: 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium -
CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1985
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The Evolution of Log Analysis Methods
E. R. Crain, C.I. Ganz
Offshore Resources Magazine, May, July, Sept 1984

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The CWLS Log Analysis Handbook
E. R. Crain, D. Orman, Editors
Canadian Well Logging Society, 1983 (Updated 1986)
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CWLS Journal - 25th Anniversary Issue
E. R. Crain, Editor
Canadian Well Logging Society, Vol 11, 1982
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The CWLS Log Analysis Example Book - A Preview
E. R. Crain
Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, 1982
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A History of Well Logging in Canada
E. R. Crain
Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, February 1982
Reprinted Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec
1982
Reprinted in CWLS InSite, Sept 2003
CWLS 1982
JCPT 1982
CWLS 2003
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Log Evaluation Results in the Deep Basin Area of Alberta
E. R. Crain
Transactions: 8th Formation Evaluation Symposium,
CWLS, Calgary, September 1981
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Log/Mate System for Analyzing Wells
E. R. Crain
Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, December 1980

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Economics of Log Evaluation for Large Projects
E. R. Crain
Transactions: Society Professional Well Log Analysts,
Lafayette, Lousiana; July 1980

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Determination of Seismic Response Using Edited Well Log
Data
E. R. Crain, J.D. Boyd
CWLS 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium, Oct 1979
CSEG Annual Symposium, October 1979
** Best Paper Award, CSEG, 1979**
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The Log/Mate Evaluation System
E. R. Crain, D.W. Curwen
Transactions: 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium -
CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1979
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Log Interpretation in the High Arctic
E. R. Crain
Transactions: 6th Formation Evaluation Symposium-
CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1977

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Review of Gravity and Magnetic Data Processing Systems
E. R. Crain
CSEG Journal, Vol 8 No 1, Calgary, Dec 1972

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Review of Semi-Automatic Velocity Analysis Techniques
E. R. Crain
ASEG Bulletin, Vol 2 No 1, Sydney, 1971

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Logistical Considerations Associated with Sulphur
Exploration Drilling in the High Arctic
D. J. B. Marshall, E. R. Crain
Transactions AIME, Denver, February 1970

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Prediction of Well Log Interpretation Parameters - An
Independent Study
E. R. Crain
Transactions: 3rd Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS,
Calgary, Oct. 1971
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Defining Evaporite Deposits with Electrical Well Logs
R. P. Alger, E. R. Crain
Trans Northern Ohio Geological Society - Second
Symposium on Salt, Cleveland, 1966
**Quoted in Schlumberger Log Interpretation Principles
Vol 2- Applications, 1972**

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Quantitative Log Evaluation of the Prairie Evaporite
Formation of Saskatchewan
E. R. Crain, W.B. Anderson
Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, Quebec City
and Edmonton, July-September, 1966
**Salesman of the Year award from Schlumberger for
this paper**
As published
As written with legible illustrations
Program for IBM 1620
Quoted in: SPWLA 1967=> CIM 1969=> CWLS 1979=>
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