I have some knowledge of physics. I think the Lugano COP=1 because the reactor was incandescent with an orange red color, instead of being white.
Thinking is not enough: I just know that following the rods temperature the COP must be much greater than one. You could only say, that all measurements were wrong and shake MY's hand...
A true > 1 COP device should fail tests for COP = 1 handily.
The post wasn't about You. I think your work is serious. But You shouldn't follow the pack, which is well organized by a spin-tank (abd) and only has one target: To safe investors money...
As an Italian I would be very angry, if my technology would be taken over by a very friendly "US state".., just to prevent others to use it.