Hot Springs in Nepal
Health Benefits and Geothermal Applications
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book presents a profile of the majority of hot springs in and around tourist destinations in Nepal. In particular, there is a focus on Pokhara, Jumla, the world- famous Annapurna region, Ruby Valley, and Api Nampa Conservation Area. ...
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This book presents a profile of the majority of hot springs in and around tourist destinations in Nepal. In particular, there is a focus on Pokhara, Jumla, the world- famous Annapurna region, Ruby Valley, and Api Nampa Conservation Area. The chapter on health benefits of mineral hot springs provides a history of hot springs supported by a literature review and case study. Further chapters explore the direct uses of geothermal energy for various purposes and power generation, together with a section on conventional hydrothermal resources.This book is of interest to the general public, students, national and international researchers, energy planners, and health professionals. The book is a valuable tool for sociologists who want to gain insight into the cultural and religious aspects of hot water mineral springs.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Hot Springs in Nepal “
Part I.- Chapter 1. Hot and Mineral Springs in Nepal.- Chapter 2. Introduction to Hot and Mineral Springs.- Chapter 3. Profile of Hot and Healing Springs in Nepal.- Part II.- Chapter 4. Applications of Geothermal Energy.- Chapter 5. Hot and Mineral Spring Waters for Health Benefits.- Chapter 6. Cultural Aspects of Hot Spring.- Chapter 7. Hot Springs and Tourism Development.- Chapter 8. Public Sector's Involvement and Prospects of Geothermal Development in Nepal.
Autoren-Porträt von Mahendra Ranjit
Mahendra Ranjit completed a master's degree in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal and worked as a Deputy Research Officer at the Research Center for Applied Science and Technology belonging to the same university. In 1994, he received a fellowship from the United Nations University / Geothermal Training Program to complete advanced research and training in the chemistry of geothermal fluids in Iceland. During that period, he processed chemical data of all hot springs known in Nepal and published a detailed scientific report. He further carried out exploratory research in this area. Mr. Ranjit completed two Master of Engineering Science degrees, one from China in 2001 and the other from Canada in 2004. He has taught several courses in chemistry, environment and water resources including geothermal energy at Fanshawe College and Durham College, Ontario, Canada and also worked as an Environmental Engineer at Thomson Rosemount Group, Process Research ORTECH, and other organizations in Canada. Mr. Ranjit is known by the International Geothermal Association (IGA) as the 'Geothermal Ambassador of Nepal'.Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Mahendra Ranjit
- 2023, 1st ed. 2022, XIV, 223 Seiten, Maße: 15,5 x 23,5 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 303099502X
- ISBN-13: 9783030995027
Sprache:
Englisch
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