DC Generators
If a self excited D.C. generator after being installed, fails to build up on its first trial run, the first thing to do is to

increase the speed of primemover
increase the field resistance
check armature insulation resistance
reverse the field connections

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

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

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