“…In fact, asymmetrical windings have been historically adopted only in Θ ν , Maximum value of the νth of the magnetomotive force (MMF) harmonic; k slν′ , Slot opening factor for the ν′'th harmonic order; k dν′ , Direct sequence winding factor for the ν 'th harmonic order; w c , Number of turns per coil; l y , Number of winding layers; a, Number of winding parallel paths; I μ , Magnetizing current; ν, Order of the harmonic; T xn , Overall cogging torque harmonic content; α, Angular position of the rotor; σ, Maxwell stress tensor; μ 0 , Vacuum magnetic permeability; A x , Overall MMF harmonic content 3-phase, pole-changing IMs with speed ratios equal to 2:3, 1 4:6, 2 and so on, in machines with pole amplitude modulation, 3 or when the use of the same stator laminates for more slot/pole number combinations 4 was required and in the case of rewinding an old machine for a new synchronous speed. 2,4,5 However, the adoption of slightly asymmetrical windings can also be an interesting choice during the design stage of electrical machines. As demonstrated in this work, the use of this type of winding configuration in several case studies can even provide benefits and advantages if compared with symmetrical topologies.…”