Electrical equipment that includes a cabinet comprising a plurality of walls is provided. The cabinet is disposed around a plurality of electric components such as conductors. Further, the electrical equipment also includes at least one barrier. The barrier is disposed in the cabinet and spaced apart from the conductor by a spacing distance to define a channel within the cabinet for air to flow between the barrier and the conductor. The barrier is placed such that a portion of the barrier is coupled to one of the plurality of walls of the electric cabinets.