This paper investigates the effect of surface texturing in a partial pad journal bearing through a series of controlled experiments at operating conditions, promoting mixed or boundary regimes of lubrication. Improvements to load carrying capacity are observed under certain operating conditions. A comprehensive À Á 2 ; Δ ij , Kronecker delta; ε, Eccentricity ratio; η, Lubricant dynamic viscosity; θ, Circumferential direction in bearing; λ, Stribeck oil film parameter; μ, Pressure coefficient for boundary shear strength of asperities or coefficient of friction; ν, Poisson ratio; ξ, Number of asperity peaks per unit contact area; ρ, Lubricant density; σ, Standard deviation of surface roughness; ς, Pressure coefficient for boundary shear strength of asperities; τ, Shear stress; τ 0 , Eyring shear stress; φ, Journal's attitude angle; ϕ 1,2 , Probability density function (PDF) of a surface height distribution; ϕ * , Convolution of PDF of counterface surfaces; ω, Angular velocity
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