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

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

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

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

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