Overview
Insights into the health benefits of hot springs of Nepal
Offers information on geothermal energy for economic development
Provides cultural and local knowledge into Nepalese hot springs
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
Keywords
About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
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’.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Hot Springs in Nepal
Book Subtitle: Health Benefits and Geothermal Applications
Authors: Mahendra Ranjit
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99500-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-99499-0Published: 26 October 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-99502-7Published: 26 October 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-99500-3Published: 25 October 2022
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 223
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Sustainable Development, Water, general, Environmental Health, Renewable and Green Energy, Biogeosciences