This paper presents the theoretical analysis on the effect of two different load arrangements for a conical multirecess hybrid journal bearing. For this analysis constant flow valve restrictors are used under micropolar lubricant for different semi cone angles. The modified Reynolds equation using micropolar fluid flow on the conical surface has been solved with the use of FEM and Galerkin's technique applying proper boundary conditions in the iterative scheme. The study suggests that the configuration LA I can be a better alternative as compared to LA II for different semi-cone angles and external load in terms of bearing characteristics. Keywords CFV restrictor • Conical bearing • Micropolar lubrication • FEM List of symbols a b Axial bearing land width, mm A p Area of pocket, mm 2 A b Area of bearing, mm 2 A e Area of each element c Radial clearance, mm C ij Fluid film damping coefficients (N/mm 2), (i, j = x, z) D m Mean journal diameter of conical shaft, mm e Eccentricity, mm F Fluid film reaction F x , F z Fluid film reaction component, N h Fluid film thickness, mm l m ,l Bearing characteristic length L Bearing length, mm M Journal mass, kg p s Supply pressure, N/mm 2 Q Lubricant flow (mm 3 /s) R j Journal radius, mm r Radial coordinate S ij Fluid film stiffness coefficients (N/mm),

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