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CRAIN’S PAPERS, VIDEO COURSES, REFERENCE MANUALS
Technical and general
interest articles about well log analysis, petrophysics, and
petrophysical software development are listed below. All FREE
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TECHNICAL PAPERS and GENERAL INTEREST ARTICLES
2020 - 2029
89 – 98
Petrophysics In The Green Economy – A Series On Unconventional
Applications
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng
CSPG/CEGA Reservoir, Tentative publication dates as noted below.
Part 1: Water – For Every Purpose
Jul-Aug 2022
Part 2: Carbon Dioxide – Storage
and Monitoring
Sep-Oct 2022
Part 3: Geothermal 1 – Basics and
Examples
Nov-Dec 2022
Part 4: Geothermal 2 – Igneous and
Metamorphic Rocks
Jan-Feb 2023
Part 5: Hydrogen – Natural and
Manufactured
Mar-Apr 2023
Part 6: Lithium – Oilfield and Near
Surface Brines
May-Jun 2023
Part 7: Helium – Old Wells Are New
Again
Jul-Aug 2023
Part 8: Non Metallic Minerals –
Products We Still Need
Sep-Oct 2023
E.R. (Ross) Crain and Sandra Bleue
Part 9: Metallic Minerals
1
- Surface Methods
Nov-Dec 2023
Part
10: Metallic Minerals
2
- Logging Methods
Jan-Feb 2024
88. The Potash Identification (PID) Plot:
A Rapid Screening Crossplot for Discrimination
of Commercial Potash
Donald G. Hill, E. Ross Crain, and Lawrence W. Teufel
SPWLA Petrophysics Journal October 2023
87. Rapid Cross Plot Discrimination
of Commercial Potash Mineralization
D.G. Hill,
PhD. and E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
SPWLA 62nd Annual Symposium, Stavenger, 17-20 May 2021
Full Length Paper
MP4 Virtual Presentation by D.G.
Hill (Video Slideshow)
86. Rapid Discrimination of Potash
Mineralization Using Crossplots - Case Histories
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng. and D.G. Hill, PhD.
GeoConvention 2020, Calgary, 21-23 Sep 2020, Virtual Presentation
Long Abstract
MP4 Virtual Presentation by E.R.
Crain (Video Slideshow)
85. Petrophysics with Ross Crain
MP3
Podcast by Maureen Stonehouse,
Stone's Notes,
Dec 2020
2010 - 2019
84. Integrated Petrophysics,
Detectives, and Big Data
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
LPS Newsletter (p4-5),
Invited Article, Jan 2017
83. How "Crain's Petrophysical Handbook" Came To Be Written
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
SPWLA Young Professions SIG Newsletter,
Invited Article for "The Bridge" (Page 2)
Jan 2016
82. Potash Petrophysics - Then and Now
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng,
CSPG Reservoir, Sep 2014
81. Apples and Aardvarks - A Tutorial on Petrophysical Analysis of
Oil Sands
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.,
CSPG Reservoir, Jul/Aug 2014
80. Digital Log Data To Mechanical Rock Properties For Stimulation
Design
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D. Holgate, P.Geol.
GeoConvention 2014, Calgary, May 2014, Verbal presentation by D.
Holgate
Also Presented At: PowerLog User Group Meeting, Mar 2014 by D.
Holgate
79. A 12-Step Program to Reduce Uncertainty in Kerogen-Rich
Reservoirs
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D. Holgate, P.Geol.
CWLS InSite, Apr 2014
Reprinted As:
78. A 12-Step Program to Reduce Uncertainty in Kerogen-Rich
Reservoirs
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D. Holgate, P.Geol.
Part
1: Get the Right Porosity, CSPG Reservoir, Mar 2014
Part
2: Get the Right Gas Volume, CSPG Reservoir, Apr 2014
Also Presented At: GeoConvention 2014, Calgary, May 2014 by D.
Holgate
77. The Value of Full Petrophysical Analysis for Stimulation Design
Tim Leshchyshyn, P.Eng., Dorian Holgate, P.Geol., E.R. (Ross) Crain,
P.Eng.,
Ted Leshchyshyn, PhD, P.Eng.
GeoConvention 2014, Calgary, May 2014
Abstract Only
76. Synthetic Log Curves: An Essential Ingredient For Successful
Stimulation Design
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D. Holgate, P.Geol.
CSPG Reservoir, May 2013
75. Facies, Environments, Diagenesis, Sequence Stratigraphy, Stress
and an Oil Migration Model for the Bakken Petroleum System of the
Williston Basin
D.W. Hume, G.R Davies, et al,
PBS-SEPM Luncheon Talk, Feb 2012
74. A History of Oil and Gas in Canada
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Azerbaijan Oil Industry Magazine, Oct 2011 (English)
73. Potash Redux
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, Dec 2010
72. A True History of Oil and Gas
"Neftqazcixarmanin asl tarixi baqqunda"
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Azerbaijan Oil Industry Magazine, Nov 2010
Published in Russian and Azerbaijani
Translated from: CWLS InSite, Sept 2004 Azerbaijani and Russian
62 – 71. Unicorns In The Garden Of Good And Evil -- A Series on
Log Analysis in
Unconventional Reservoirs
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CSPG Reservoir – dates as noted below.
Part 1: Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis, Nov 2010
Part 2: Coal Analysis, Dec 2010
Part 3: Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Analysis, Jan 2011
Part 4: Gas Shale Analysis, Feb 2011
Part 5: Oil Shale Analysis, Mar 2011
Part 6: Tar Sand Analysis, Apr 2011
Part 7: Laminated Sand Analysis, May 2011
Part 8: Igneous / Metamorphic Reservoirs, Jun 2011
Part 9: Tight Oil Reservoir Analysis, Aug 2011
Part 10: Gas Hydrate Reservoir Analysis, Sep 2011
61. They Came From Outer Space - First Logs On The Moon and Mars
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, May 2010
Reprinted As:
60. They Came From Outer Space - First Logs On The Moon and Mars
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CSPG Reservoir, Oct 2011
59. A New Migration Model for Oil in the Bakken Petroleum System of
the Williston Basin
D.W. Hume, P.Geol., G.R. Davies, PhD, P.Geol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc.
P.Geol.,
E.R.(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
AAPG, New Orleans, April 2010 and AAPG, Calgary, Sept 2010
Abstract Only
2000 - 2009
58. Evaluation of Unconventional Oil Resources, Bakken Formation,
Saskatchewan and North Dakota
D.W. Hume, P.Geol., G.R. Davies, PhD, P.Geol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc.
P.Geol., E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Regina, 28 Apr 2009
Abstract Only
57. A Future History of Oil Development (Peak Oil and Alternatives)
includes CWLS Distinguished Member Interview
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, Dec 2008
56. The Giant Next Door: Middle Bakken Member, SE Saskatchewan
D.W. Hume, P.Geol., G.R. Davies, PhD, P.Geol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc.
P.Geol., E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
RMAG, Denver, 30 Apr 2008
Abstract Only
52 – 55. Myth Interpretation - A Series On Common Misconceptions
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, dates as shown below.
Myth
#1 Tornado Charts Correct For Invasion, Sep 2005
Myth
#2 Dipmeters Measure True Dip, Dec 2005
Myth
#3 High Water Saturation Means Water, Mar 2006
Myth
#4 Density Logs Read Porosity in Sands, Jun 2006
51. Productivity Estimation in Milk River Laminated Shaly Sands,
Southeast Alberta
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D.W. Hume, P.Geol.
CWLS InSite, Dec 2004
50. A True History of Oil and Gas Development
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, Sep 2004;
Reprinted As:
49. A True History of Oil and Gas Development
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CSPG Reservoir Jun 2005
48. How Many Acoustic Waves Can Dance on the Head of a Sonic Log?
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, Apr 2004
47. The New Role of Petrophysics in Geophysical Interpretation
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CSEG Recorder, Sept 2003 Invited Paper
46. A History of Well Logging in Canada
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS InSite, Sep 2003
Reprinted from CWLS Journal, Dec 1982
45. A Quantified Resource Assessment of a Pervasive Shallow Biogenic
Gas System in Southern Alberta
D.W. Hume, P. Esslinger, J. Johnson, E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
AAPG, Sep 2003
Abstract Only
44. The Future of Petrophysics in Reservoir Description -
Keynote Address
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans 1st Annual Formation Evaluation Conference, Tripoli Libya,
Oct 2000
Includes Abstract in Arabic
Reprinted in Libyan Petroleum Research Council Journal 2001
43. Quantitative Analysis of Older Logs for Porosity and
Permeability, Lake Maracaibo Western Flank Reservoirs, Venezuela
E.R. (Ross) Crain, M. Garrido, C. Lamb, P. Mosher
GeoCanada 2000, Calgary, May 2000
Long Abstract
Poster Presentation by Craig Lamb P.Geol
1990 - 1999
42. Crain's Petrophysical Handbook
An Internet-based Worldwide eLearning Resource for Petrophysics
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Online at
www.spec2000.net
Nov 1999, continually updated
400+ webpages, 1800 illustrations, 3000+ pages if printed.
41. Belly River Exploitation in Southeast Alberta
D.W. Hume, P.Geol., E R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CSPG June 1999
Verbal presentation, no text available
40. The Log Analysis Handbook
Volume Two - Geological and Geophysical Applications - 588 pages
E.R. (Ross) Crain
Self Published. 1998
Out of Print - content moved to website Jan 2002.
39. The CWLS Reprint Volumes (Set of 3 Volumes)
with CWLS Bibliography on Disc (by Stephen Prensky, USGS)
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng. (Editor)
CWLS, Nov 1992
38. Computer Displays of Dipmeter Data
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Self-Published, Dec 1992
37. Evolution of Dipmeter Tools and Processing
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS Journal, Dec 1992
36. The CWLS Water Catalog On Disc
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS Journal, Mar 1991
1980 - 1989
35. Meta/Log - A Knowledge Based Spreadsheet System To Reduce
Complexity In Log Analysis
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans. 12th Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, Sep 1989
Includes Geobyte Software Review by Robert Elphick.
34. Log//Mate ESP Assistant – A Knowledge Based System for Log
Analysis
A Progress Report
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
D&S / ARC Joint Venture, Sep 1986
Follow-up By Others, based on research summarized above and in
earlier Log/Mate ESP and AI / Expert Systems papers by Crain:
1987
Log/Mate Assistant, Pepperdine etal, CWLS
1988 Comparison of an Expert System to Human Experts, Einstein,
Edwards
1988
Log Analysis of Heavy Oil Using an Expert System, Pepperdine, D&S
33. A Primer on Expert Systems for Log Analysis
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS Journal, Mar 1986
32. The Log Analysis Handbook
Volume One - Quantitative Methods – 770 pages
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Pennwell Books, Tulsa, 1986
ISBN 0-87814-298-3 Hardcover 700 pages
Out of Print - content moved to website in 1999.
31. A Primer on Artificial
Intelligence and Expert Systems in the Petroleum Industry
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Verbal Presentations: DEC: 13 Nov 85, CWLS: 18 Dec 85,
CSPG: 29 Mar 86, CSEG: 14 May 86; D&S and ARC internal presentation
>> Best Paper Award, CWLS, Dec 1985
30. Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth
Generation Language for Log Analysis
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
D&S / ARC Joint Venture, Apr 1986
Updated and expanded version of Crain etal Sep 1985
29. Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth
Generation Language for Log Analysis
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, D. Jaques, K. Knill, K. Edwards
Trans. 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Sep 1985
28. Spreadsheet Analysis of Logs
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Sep 1985
27. The Evolution of Log Analysis
Methods
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., C.I. Ganz
Offshore Resources Magazine, (3 Part Series) May, Jul, Sep 1984
26. Biased Book Reviews
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, 1984
25. The CWLS Log Analysis Example Book
E.R. (Ross) Crain, D. Orman (Editors)
Canadian Well Logging Society, 1983 (Updated 1986)
24. CWLS Journal - 25th Anniversary Issue
E.R. (Ross) Crain (Editor)
Canadian Well Logging Society, Vol. 11, 1982
23. The CWLS Log Analysis Example
Book - A Preview
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS Journal, 1982
22. A History of Well Logging in
Canada
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
JCPT, Feb 1982
Reprinted
As:
21. A History of Well Logging in
Canada
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
CWLS Journal, Dec 1982
CWLS InSite, Sep 2003
20. Log Evaluation Results in the
Deep Basin Area of Alberta
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans. 8th Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Sep 1981
19. Economics of Log Evaluation for
Large Projects
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans Society Professional Well Log Analysts, Lafayette LA, Jul 1980
1970 - 1979
18. Determination of Seismic
Response Using Edited Well Log Data
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., J.D. Boyd, P.Geoph.
CWLS 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium, Oct 1979
Reprinted As:
17. Determination of Seismic
Response Using Edited Well Log Data
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., J.D. Boyd, P.Geoph.
CSEG Journal, Dec 1979
>> Best Paper Award, CSEG, Dec 1979
16. The Log/Mate Evaluation System
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., D.W. Curwen, P.Eng.
Trans. 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1979
15. Basic Well Log Analysis Course
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Log/Mate Limited, 1978
Presented annually in Calgary 1978 - 1988
14. Log Interpretation in the High
Arctic
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans. 6th Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1977
13. Land and Marine Gravity Data
Reduction
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., David Pratt
Digital Technology Pty Ltd, Apr 1973
12. Review of Gravity and Magnetic
Data Processing Systems
E.R.
Crain, P.Eng, David Pratt, Rick Bogehold
CSEG Recorder, Vol. 8 No 1, Dec 1972
11. Extended Hammer Chart
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., David Pratt
Digital Technology Pty Ltd, Jul 1972
JPG Sample Extended Hammer Chart
10. Review of Semi-Automatic
Velocity Analysis Techniques
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng, Rick Bogehold
ASEG Bulletin, Vol. 2 No 1, Feb 1971
9. Marine Seismic Data Processing
J.D. Boyd,
P.Geoph., E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Digital Technology Pty Ltd, 1970
8.
Digital Processing of Sparker
Seismic Data
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Digital Technology Pty Ltd, Apr 1970
7. Logistical Considerations
Associated with Sulphur Exploration Drilling in the High Arctic
D.J.B.
Marshall, P.Eng., E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans AIME, Paper 2821, Denver, Feb 1970
6. Prediction of Well Log
Interpretation Parameters - An Independent Study
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans. 3rd Formation Evaluation Symposium CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1971
1960 - 1969
5. Basic Well
Log Analysis Course
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Published Internally for Dome Petroleum Ltd. 1968
Published Internally for Geophysical Services Inc. 1967
4. Basic Geology Course for Geophysicists
E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Published Internally for Geophysical Services Inc. 1967
3. Log Evaluation of Non-Metallic
Minerals
M.P.
Tixier and R.P. Alger
SPWLA 1967, Geophysics Vol. 35 #1, 1970
Contains material from Crain 1966.
2. Defining Evaporite Deposits with
Electrical Well Logs
R.P.
Alger, E.R. (Ross) Crain, P.Eng.
Trans Northern Ohio Geological Society - Second Symposium on Salt,
Cleveland, 1966
1. Quantitative Log Evaluation of
the Prairie Evaporite Formation of Saskatchewan
E.R.
(Ross) Crain, P.Eng., W.B. Anderson, P.Eng.
Trans.17th Annual Technical Meeting, Petroleum Society of CIMM,
Edmonton, May 1966, Published in JCPT, Sept. 1966
>> Salesman of the Year award from Schlumberger 1966
Related Articles:
1969 Costello and Norquay CIMM
1969 Schlumberger Log
Interpretation Principles p106-107
1972 Schlumberger Log
Interpretation Principles p108-109
1974 Schlumberger Log
Interpretation Principles p103-104 1974
VIDEO COURSES and REFERENCE MANUALS
These
narrated video courses and reference manuals have been presented in
person to over 3000 students between 1988 and 2016. They were
updated annually or as needed based on client feedback and evolving
technology.
Video courses include appropriate Reference Manuals, lecture notes
with exercises, and access to spreadsheet software for a true
multi-media experience.
Original publication dates are shown in the lists below. All files
updated 2020-2021.
FULL-LENGTH VIDEO COURSES
AV-01 Crain's Practical
Quantitative Log Analysis for Conventional Reservoir (1989)
AV-02 Crain's Master Class for
Geoscientists and Engineers (2005)
AV-03 Crain's Practical
Quantitative Log Analysis for Unconventional Reservoirs (2006)
SHORT VIDEO COURSES
RF-03S Crain's Analyzing Ancient
and Russian Logs (1998)
RF-04S Crain's
Logging Tool Profiles (2001)
RF-05S Crain's
Analyzing Mechanical Properties (2002)
RF-06S Crain's
Analyzing Cement and Pipe Integrity (2002)
RF-07S Crain's
Seismic Petrophysics (2003)
RF-08S
Crain's Analyzing Dipmeter and Image Logs (2003)
RF-09S Crain's
Analyzing Fractured Reservoirs (2004)
REFERENCE MANUALS
RF-01 Crain’s Petrophysical Pocket Pal (1988)
RF-02 Crain’s Unconventional; Reservoirs (2006)
RF-03 Crain's Analyzing Ancient and Russian Logs (1998)
RF-04 Crain's Logging Tool Profiles (2001)
RF-05 Crain's Analyzing Mechanical Properties (2002)
RF-06 Crain's Analyzing Cement and Pipe Integrity (2002)
RF-07 Crain's Seismic Petrophysics (2003)
RF-08 Crain's Analyzing Dipmeter and Image Logs (2003)
RF-09 Crain's Analyzing Fractured Reservoirs (2004)
RF-10 Crain’s Petrophysical Data Acquisition (2008)
RF-11 Crain’s Petrophysics in the Green Economy (2023)
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