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E. R. Crain, P.Eng. PUBLICATIONS
c. 1978 - 2007 E. R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Canada T4T 2A2
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PUBLICATIONS by E. R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.

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TEXTBOOKS and eTEXTS:

Crain's Petrophysical Handbook on CD-ROM
3rd-Millennium Edition
ISBN 0-9734171-0-2 Available on CD-ROM only
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008 updated annually
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Crain's Petrophysical Pocket Pal 165 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-1-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Logging Tools                     50 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-2-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Tool Theory                        55 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-3-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Mechanical Properties        44 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-4-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Seismic Petrophysics        150 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-5-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Dipmeter Omnibus            230 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-6-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Fractured Reservoirs           80 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-7-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Ancient Logs                       44 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-8-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008

Crain's Cement Integrity                 40 pages
eText Short Course and Reference Manual
ISBN 0-9734171-9-0
E. R. Crain, c. 1978 - 2008
The Log Analysis Handbook
Volume One - Quantitative Methods
ISBN 0-87814-298-3
E. R. Crain c. 1984 Out of Print.
Hardcover, Pennwell Books, Tulsa, 1986
The Log Analysis Handbook
Volume Two - Geological and Geophysical Methods
E. R. Crain c. 1978 - 2000 Out of Print
Self Published

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

Myth #2 Dipmeters Measure True Formation Dip
CWLS Insite, Dec 2005 Download PDF

Myth #3 High Water Saturation Means Water Prodiction
CWLS Insite, Mar 2006 Download PDF

Myth #4 Density Logs Read Porosity in Sandstones
CWLS Insite, Jun 2006 Download PDF
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
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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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PowerPoint Slides (6 Mb) available on CD-ROM only
Quantitative Analysis of Older Logs for Porosity and Permeabilty, Lake Maracaibo Western Flank Reservoirs, Venezuela
E. R. Crain, M. Garrido, C. Lamb, P. Mosher
GeoCanada 2000 May 2000
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PowerPoint Poster (24 Mb) available on CD-ROM only
Belly River Exploitation in Southeast Alberta
D. W. Hume, E. R. Crain
CSPG June 1999
Verbal presentation, no text available
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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**
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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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TRAINING MATERIALS, COMMERCIAL PAPERS AND REVIEWS:

Petroleum Geology for Geophysicists Course
Training program published internally for use by GSI, Calgary 1967; revised for Digitech, 1972
Petroleum Engineering for Geophysicists Course
Training Program published internally for use by GSI, Calgary 1967; revised for Digitech, 1972
Log Interpretation Course
Training Program published internally for use by Dome Petroleum, 1968; revised for use by J.C. Sproule Associates Ltd., 1969 and Panarctic Oils Ltd., 1974, 1975, 1976
Digitechnical Bulletins
Five technical handouts for Digitech Ltd. 1972-73
Log/Mate Users Manual
Documentation Manual for Log/Mate System, Log/Mate Ltd., 1978
Log/Mate Newsletter
Documentation and User updates for Log/Mate System, Log/Mate Ltd., 1978-84
LOG/MATE IS....
Sales Brochure, Log/Mate Limited, 1980
Log Interpretation Handbook
Course material (800 pages) for presentation to oil company personnel, 1978, revised and rewritten, March 1980, revised 1982-83
Direct Dialogue - Personal Interview
Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, February 1982
Log/Mate SST User Documentation Manual
D&S Petrophysical, September 1985
LANA User Documentation Manual
W. F. Clow, E. R. Crain
D&S Petrophysical, September 1985
Log/Mate PLUS User Documentation Manual
W. F. Clow, E. R. Crain
D&S Petrophysical, September 1985
Log/Mate ESP User Documentation Manual
E. R. Crain, C. Ganz
D&S Petrophysical, September 1985
Revised with C.I. Ganz, September 1986
D&S Petrophysics Division Brochure
D&S Petrophysical Sales Brochure, September 1985
Artificial Intelligence - Not Really Black Magic
Personal Interview
Alberta Business Quarterly, Summer 1986
META/LOG User Documentation Manual
Spectrum 2000, November 1984; revised 1986, 1988, 1991
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LAS/PLOT User Documentation Manual
Spectrum 2000, November 1984; revised 1986, 1988, 1991
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As Easy As...
META/LOG Software Review by R.Y. Elphick
Geobyte, Fall 1989
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Petroleum Soft Talk
META/LOG Software Review by Wesley Eccles
Petroleum Engineer, June 1991

OTHER ARTICLES:

Fluorescent Ink on Canadian Stamps
E. R. Crain
Canadian Philatelist, Vol 27 1972
Bits, Bytes, and Bafflegab
E. R. Crain
Hereford Influence, 1987
Do It By The Book - Calving Tips
E. R. Crain
Cattleman Magazine, April 1988
The Rocking "Are" Hereford Story
Donna Duncan with E. R. Crain
Mountaineer Newspaper, April 1997
eText ranching.htm Jan 1999
Rocky Mountain House, Nordegg and Pacific Railway
E. R. Crain
eText modeltrains.htm Jan 1999
** Reprinted in LGB Telegram, Spring 2000
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Model Railway Scale/Gauge Encyclopedia
E. R. Crain
Self published, May 1993
eText modeltrains.htm Jan 1999
Large Scale Model Railway Basics and More.....
E. R. Crain
eText modeltrains.htm Jan 1999