DC Generators
The main factor which leads to unstable parallel operation of flat and over compounded generators is

their rising voltage characteristics
unequal series field resistances
unequal speed regulation of their primemovers
unequal number of turns in their series field windings

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DC Generators
When two D.C. series generators are running in parallel, an equalizer bar is used

To increase the series flux
So that two similar machines will pass approximately equal currents to the load
To increase the speed and hence generated e.m.f.
To reduce the combined effect of armature reaction of both machines

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