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Crain's Petrophysical Handbook on CD-ROM
3rd-Millennium Edition, Version 3.10, Updateded Mar 2010
Contains complete website contents, includes spreadsheet software
28 Chapters, 350 Topics, 2000 Illustrations, Case Histories, Computer-Ready Math
ISBN 0-9734171-0-2 Available on CD-ROM only
US$60.00  HTML Format on CD-ROM

 CPH Update Disc: Special price for previous shareware owners.
US$30.00  To replace CD-ROM purchased before 30 Oct 2009-

Crain's Integrated Petrophysics AV Slide Show
Home Study Course and Reference Manuals, updated Mar 2010
26 narrated lectures, exercises, quizzes, sample spreadsheets
PowerPoint PPS Format on CD-ROM

Crain's Petrophysical Pocket Pal  165 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual for Conventional Oil and Gas
ISBN 0-9734171-1-0  PDF Format
US$60.00

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
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  1. 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
     

  2. 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
     

  3. A Future History of Oil Development (Peak Oil and Alternatives)
         includes CWLS Distinguished Member Interview
    E. R. Crain
    CWLS InSite, Dec 2008

     

  4. 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
     

  5. Myth Interpretation: Myth #4 Density Logs Read Porosity in Sandstones
    E. R. Crain,
    CWLS Insite, Jun 2006

     

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

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

     
  8. 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

     
  9. A True History of Oil Development
    E. R. Crain
    CWLS InSite, Sept 2004; CSPG Reservoir June 2005

     
  10. How Many Acoustic Waves Can Dance on the Head of a Sonic Log?
    E. R. Crain
    CWLS InSite, Apr 2004

     
  11. The New Role of Petrophysics in Geophysical Interpretation
    E. R. Crain
    CSEG Recorder, Sept 2003
     
     
  12. A History of Well Logging in Canada
    E. R. Crain
    Reprinted in CWLS InSite, Sept 2003, from CWLS Journal, Dec 1982

     
  13. 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
     
  14. 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

     
  15. 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.
     
  16. Belly River Exploitation in Southeast Alberta
    D. W. Hume, E. R. Crain
    CSPG June 1999
    Verbal presentation, no text available
     
  17. Biased Book Reviews: Log Analysis Text Books
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1994

     
  18. 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
    Order from CWLS
     
  19. Dipmeter Tools and Presentations
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1992
    Part 1
    Part 2 (corrected Feb 2010)
     
  20. The CWLS Water Catalog On Disc
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, March 1991

     
  21. 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
     
  22. 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=>
     
  23. A Primer on Expert Systems for Log Analysis
    E. R. Crain
    Published Version: Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, March 1986

     
  24. 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**

     
  25. 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

     
  26. 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

     
  27. Spreadsheet Analysis of Logs
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium - CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1985

     
  28. The Evolution of Log Analysis Methods
    E. R. Crain, C.I. Ganz
    Offshore Resources Magazine, May, July, Sept 1984

     
  29. The CWLS Log Analysis Handbook
    E. R. Crain, D. Orman, Editors
    Canadian Well Logging Society, 1983 (Updated 1986)
    Order from CWLS
     
  30. CWLS Journal - 25th Anniversary Issue
    E. R. Crain, Editor
    Canadian Well Logging Society, Vol 11, 1982
    Order from CWLS
     
  31. The CWLS Log Analysis Example Book - A Preview
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, 1982

     
  32. 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
     
  33. Log Evaluation Results in the Deep Basin Area of Alberta
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 8th Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, September 1981

     
  34. Log/Mate System for Analyzing Wells
    E. R. Crain
    Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, December 1980

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

     
  36. 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**

     
  37. The Log/Mate Evaluation System
    E. R. Crain, D.W. Curwen
    Transactions: 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium - CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1979

     
  38. Log Interpretation in the High Arctic
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 6th Formation Evaluation Symposium- CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1977

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

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

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


  42. Prediction of Well Log Interpretation Parameters - An Independent Study
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 3rd Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, Oct. 1971

     
  43. 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**

     
  44. 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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