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@article{178749,
        author = {Sachin Gowda U. S and Dattatreya and Pavan Kumar Pattar and Dr.Narendra Kumar.S},
        title = {Design of Isolated Electrical Panels for Biosafety Lab Level 4 (BSL-4) Facilities},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4069-4074},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178749},
        abstract = {Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratories handle the most dangerous pathogens known to science, requiring the highest levels of safety and reliability in all systems, particularly electrical power distribution. In this paper, we present a comprehensive design for isolated electrical panels tailored to BSL-4 laboratories. The focus is on minimizing shock hazards, ensuring continuous power delivery, and maintaining system integrity under fault conditions. Key components such as isolation transformers, line-isolation monitors (LIMs), and advanced fault detection equipment are discussed, highlighting their roles in a safe and reliable power network. We benchmark our design against international codes (NFPA 70 [2], IEC 60364 [3]) and biosafety guidelines. By combining system analysis and component specifications, we propose a robust isolated power solution for high-containment labs. The results highlight critical design considerations and best practices for safety, fault tolerance, and compliance in BSL-4 facilities.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }