> Does anyone know what the status is of the Nanor device at MIT? Has it > been kept running? Has anyone duplicated the device and successfully > run it?
Nope --- But if you trust a dog (Shih-tzu), Dr Bob has some comments on Schwartz's presentation : http://www.drboblog.com/where-is-bob/ (Jan 28) http://www.drboblog.com/mit-class-day-2/ (Feb 1) Quick summary : they are regularly getting a COP of 40 (at 80 the equipment melts) -- but it's not yet at commercial watt-levels.

