Orienting and locking swivel and method

摘要

In a broad aspect, the invention is an orienting and locking swivel comprising: a locking ratchet housing (12) having a longitudinal bore; a first tubular member (16) partially disposed within the longitudinal bore of the locking ratchet housing; a second tubular member (18) partially disposed within the longitudinal bore of the locking ratchet housing, and releasably engageable with the locking ratchet housing; a first split housing (20) engaged with the locking ratchet housing and releasably engageable with the first tubular member; and a second split housing (20) engaged with the locking ratchet housing and releasably engageable with the second tubular member. The swivel may further include a locking ratchet (14) disposed within a locking ratchet recess in the locking ratchet housing. A method of orienting a plurality of eccentric well tools is also provided, as is a downhole well assembly.