Why is series generator not generally used?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: DC Motor & GeneratorWhy is series generator not generally used?
How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Answer: The external characteristics of a series generator shows that during the initial portion of the curve, the terminal voltage increases with the increase in load. This is an unstable condition. For this reason, a series generator has very Limited applications.