A
system for measurement and analysis of pipeline contaminants is provided. The
system includes a first
assembly for engaging a pipeline from which a first fluid flow sample may be isokinetically collected for measurement of
aerosol contaminants. The
system also includes a second
assembly for engaging the pipeline from which a second fluid flow sample may be collected for chromatographic analysis of the
aerosol contaminants. The system may further include a third
assembly for engaging the pipeline from which a fluid flow sample may be obtained for measurement of
solid contaminants. Information on
aerosol contaminants and
solid contaminants can subsequently be used to select an appropriate extraction technology to control the presence of aerosol and
solid contaminants within the pipeline. Information from the chromatographic analysis, on the other hand, may be used to identify the origin of the aerosol contaminants, so that corrective measures can be implemented to minimize the presence of aerosol contaminants within the pipeline. A method for measurement and analysis of pipeline contaminants is also provided.